How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK406 - Supplier &1 is already locked.

MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK - MDG: messages for check on vendor and customer data

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Supplier &1 is already locked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK406 - Supplier &1 is already locked. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_CHECK406 indicates that a supplier (business partner) is already locked in the system, which prevents any further changes or processing for that specific supplier until the lock is released. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to edit or create a business partner that is currently being processed or edited by another user or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the same supplier record.
  Transaction Lock: The supplier record may be locked due to an ongoing transaction, such as a data import, update, or approval process.
  System Error: Occasionally, a system error or crash may leave a lock in place that does not get released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can search for the specific business partner number to see if there are any active locks.
  
  If you find