How To Fix MDG_MDF402 - Values for characteristic &2 already locked by user &1

MDG_MDF402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Values for characteristic &2 already locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

Characteristic values for characteristic &V2& are to be locked.
However, one or more of the values are already locked by user &V1&.

System Response

The object can only be displayed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MDF402 - Values for characteristic &2 already locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF402 indicates that a user is trying to modify or access a characteristic value that is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when multiple users are attempting to edit the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user has already locked the characteristic value for editing. This is a common scenario in systems where multiple users are working on the same data set.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the lock to persist longer than necessary.
  System Configuration: The locking mechanism may be configured in a way that is too restrictive, leading to frequent lock conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and release the lock. You can try again after some time.
  Identify the Locking User: If you have the necessary permissions, you can