How To Fix MJ079 - Field selection for & locked by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MJ - Field Selection

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Field selection for & locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MJ079 - Field selection for & locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message MJ079, which states "Field selection for & locked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a field in a transaction that is currently locked by another user. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of material management or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the same data or field, which causes a lock on that field.
  Transaction Locking: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a user is in the middle of a transaction that involves the same field, it will be locked for other users.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold locks longer than expected, leading to this error for other users trying to access the same data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their transaction.