How To Fix LF248 - Shipment &1 is locked

LF248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Shipment &1 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF248 - Shipment &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message LF248, which states "Shipment &1 is locked," typically occurs when a shipment document is being accessed or modified by another user or process, preventing your current operation from proceeding. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's concurrency control to ensure data integrity.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the shipment.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is accessing the shipment.
  Incomplete Transactions: Previous transactions related to the shipment may not have been completed, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave records in a locked state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is working on the shipment, wait for them to finish and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can look for locks on the shipment number and see if you can identify the user or