How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_UI090 - Material &1 already locked in change request &2 of type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_UI - Material Display (Single Maintenance)

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Material &1 already locked in change request &2 of type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI090 - Material &1 already locked in change request &2 of type &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI090 indicates that a material is currently locked in a change request. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when multiple users attempt to edit the same material simultaneously, or when a change request is already in process for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the same material in a change request.
  Pending Change Request: A change request for the material is already in progress and has not been completed or released.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the material due to a previous session that did not release the lock properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Change Requests:
  
  Use transaction code MDG_MAT or navigate to the relevant MDG application to check if there are any active change requests for the material in question.
  Identify the user who is currently editing the material and coordinate with them to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If another user is editing the material, you may need to wait until they complete their changes and release the change request.
  
  
  
  Release or Complete Change Request:
  
  If you have access, you can check the status of the change request and either complete or release it if it is stuck.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Material:
  
  If you believe the lock is due to a system issue (e.g., a session that did not close properly), you may need to unlock the material. This can typically be done by an administrator using transaction SM12 to view and delete the lock entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific procedures related to your organization's MDG setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MDG_MAT: For managing material master data in MDG.
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries in the system.
  SWI1: To check for workflow instances that might be holding locks.
  
  
  
  User Coordination: Ensure that users are aware of the locking mechanism in MDG and coordinate changes to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  System Configuration: Check if there are any specific configurations in your MDG setup that might affect how locks are handled.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the error message MDG_BS_MAT_UI090.