How To Fix M5118 - Variant & & & is locked at present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Variant & & & is locked at present

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5118 - Variant & & & is locked at present ?

  The SAP error message M5118 indicates that a particular variant is currently locked and cannot be used for processing. This typically occurs in the context of variant management, where a variant is a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The variant may be locked by another user who is currently using it or has it open in a session.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock on the variant due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the variant.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or inconsistency in the system that is causing the variant to be locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Locks: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for user locks. Look for the user who has locked the variant and coordinate with them to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry: 
  
  If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the action may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator.
  
  
  
  Release Locks: 
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can manually release locks in SM12. However, be cautious when doing this to avoid disrupting other users.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team or system administrator for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage user locks.
  SE38 or SA38: To run reports and check for any issues related to the variant.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on variant management and error handling.
  
  
  
  User Forums: 
  
  SAP Community and other user forums can provide insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M5118 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.