How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP012 - Material &1 is currently locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Material &1 is currently locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP012 - Material &1 is currently locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP012 indicates that a material (identified by &1) is currently locked by another user (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when multiple users attempt to edit the same material simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the material, which locks it to prevent conflicting changes.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the material to remain locked even if they are no longer actively working on it.
  System Error: Occasionally, a system error or crash may leave a lock in place without a user actively holding it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished their work and released the lock. You can check with the user (if known) to see when they expect to finish.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can look for the specific material and see which user has it locked.
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can delete the lock entry from this transaction, but this should be done with caution and ideally after consulting with the user who holds the lock.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you know who the user is, you can reach out to them to ask if they can release the lock.
  System Administrator: If the lock persists and you cannot identify the user or if the user is no longer active, contact your SAP system administrator. They can help release the lock if necessary.
  Review Lock Management: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing your organization's lock management practices and user training to minimize concurrent editing of the same materials.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  MDG: To access Master Data Governance functionalities.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure users are trained on how to properly manage material data and understand the implications of locking.
  System Configuration: Review system settings related to locking mechanisms and user sessions to optimize performance and reduce locking issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the locking issue and continue working with the material in question.