How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE099 - Error locking physical inventory document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Error locking physical inventory document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE099 - Error locking physical inventory document ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE099 indicates that there is an issue with locking a physical inventory document. This error typically occurs during the physical inventory process when the system is unable to lock the document for processing. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Document Already Locked: The physical inventory document may already be locked by another user or process, preventing your transaction from acquiring the lock.
  Database Lock Issues: There may be database-level locks that are preventing the document from being accessed.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the document.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in acquiring locks.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are affecting the locking mechanism.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check if the document is locked by another user. If it