How To Fix M2086 - Requested object currently locked; try again later

M2086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Requested object currently locked; try again later

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2086 - Requested object currently locked; try again later ?

  The SAP error message M2086, which states "Requested object currently locked; try again later," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a material or inventory object that is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's concurrency control to ensure data integrity and prevent conflicts during simultaneous operations.
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or processing the same material or inventory object.
  Background Job: A background job is running that is accessing the same object, causing it to be locked.
  Transaction Lock: A transaction that has not been completed or has encountered an error may leave the object in a locked state.
  Long-running Processes: Processes that take a long time to complete can hold locks for extended periods, leading to this error for other users.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try the operation again.