How To Fix M3682 - Batch & of material & is already locked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 682

• Message text: Batch & of material & is already locked by &

What causes this issue?

You want to process a batch that is already being processed by another
user.

System Response

A batch cannot be processed by more than one user at the same time.
To prevent data inconsistencies, the batch record is locked for
processing.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3682 - Batch & of material & is already locked by & ?

  The SAP error message M3682 indicates that a batch of a material is currently locked by another user or process. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or transactions are trying to access or modify the same batch of material simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or transaction is currently using the batch, which prevents your transaction from proceeding.
  Batch Management: The batch may be locked due to batch management settings in SAP, where certain operations require exclusive access to a batch.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction that involved the batch may not have been completed properly, leaving the batch in a locked state.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs or processes that are running may also lock the batch for processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the batch. You can filter by the material number and batch number to find out which user or process is holding the lock.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed (e.g., a user has logged off unexpectedly), you can delete the lock entry if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is legitimate (e.g., another user is actively working with the batch), you may need to wait until the other user completes their transaction.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: If a background job is locking the batch, you may need to wait for the job to complete or check with your system administrator to see if it can be terminated.
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings: Ensure that your batch management settings are configured correctly and that there are no unnecessary locks being created by the system.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  SE11: To view the data dictionary and check the batch management settings.
  
  
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in your organization, including how batches are created, used, and locked.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly handle batches to minimize locking issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the M3682 error in SAP.