How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE017 - Object to be created for document item &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Object to be created for document item &1 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE017 - Object to be created for document item &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE017 Object to be created for document item &1 is locked typically indicates that there is a locking issue with the document item you are trying to process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same document item simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The document item you are trying to create or modify is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is in progress that is using the same document item.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it may hold a lock on the document item for an extended period, preventing other transactions from accessing it.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the