How To Fix MATID020 - &2 blocked by user &1 (only display possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MATID - Variable IDs

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &2 blocked by user &1 (only display possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MATID020 - &2 blocked by user &1 (only display possible) ?

  The SAP error message MATID020 indicates that a material (identified by the material ID) is blocked by a specific user, and as a result, only display actions are permitted for that material. This typically occurs in the context of material master data management, where certain users may have restricted access to modify or delete material records.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The material is locked by a specific user, which can happen if the user is currently editing the material or if the material was locked due to a previous session that did not close properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the material, leading to a lock that restricts changes.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce locks on materials for specific users or roles to prevent unauthorized changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Lock: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for user locks on the material. You can search for the material ID and see if it is locked by a specific user.
  If you find a lock, you can either wait for the user to release it or, if appropriate, an administrator can remove the lock.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the material. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  If the user lacks the required permissions, you may need to adjust their roles or authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If you know which user has locked the material, you can contact them to see if they can release the lock or if they are done with their changes.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the locking behavior is due to system configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to review and adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage user locks.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  MM02: To modify material master data (if the lock is released).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to material locks or the MATID020 message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for material master data management to understand how locks are managed and the implications of user access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MATID020 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.