How To Fix M2278 - Info structure locked for user & (request/task &)

M2278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Info structure locked for user & (request/task &)

What causes this issue?

The information structure is locked at the moment by the task/transport
request &V2& of the user &V1& gesperrt.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Cause the user &V1& to release the task/transport request &V2&,
or change the user name to the task/transport request &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2278 - Info structure locked for user & (request/task &) ?

  The SAP error message M2278 indicates that an information structure is locked for a specific user and request/task. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management and reporting, where the system prevents changes to the information structure while it is being accessed or modified by another user or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the information structure, leading to a lock.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold a lock on the information structure longer than expected.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that need to be cleared.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user, the simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view