How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE168 - Document &1, item &2: Lock on location cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Document &1, item &2: Lock on location cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE168 - Document &1, item &2: Lock on location cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE168 Document &1, item &2: Lock on location cannot be deleted typically indicates that there is a lock on a specific location in the system, which is preventing the deletion of that lock. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in logistics or inventory management processes where multiple users or processes may be trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the same document or item, which creates a lock on the location.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction may not have been completed properly, leaving a lock in place.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or bugs that are causing locks to persist.
  Long-running Processes: Background jobs or long-running transactions may hold locks longer than expected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) to check if there are any active sessions holding