How To Fix MM113 - The base unit of measure for the material & is locked by the user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 113

• Message text: The base unit of measure for the material & is locked by the user &

What causes this issue?

For a purchase order item to be created for this material, the
<DS:GLOS.base_unit_of_measure>base unit of measure</> must be locked to
ensure that the base unit is not changed in the material master while
the purchase order is being created. However, the base unit is
presently locked because it is being changed in the material master.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Try to create the purchase order for this material again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM113 - The base unit of measure for the material & is locked by the user & ?

  The SAP error message MM113 indicates that the base unit of measure for a material is locked by a user. This typically occurs when a user is trying to perform an operation (like changing the material master data) on a material whose base unit of measure is currently being edited or locked by another user.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the material master data, which includes the base unit of measure.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the material is still in progress, preventing changes to the base unit of measure.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock due to a previous operation that did not complete successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Locks: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for user locks on the material. Look for the user who has locked the material and the specific lock entry.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can delete the lock entry if you determine that the user is no longer working on it.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release: 
  
  If another user is legitimately working on the material, you may need to wait until they finish their task and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Communicate with Users: 
  
  If you identify that another user is working on the material, communicate with them to understand when they expect to finish.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: 
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may also lock materials. Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running and holding locks on the material.
  
  
  
  System Restart: 
  
  In rare cases, if the lock persists and you cannot identify the cause, a system restart may be necessary, but this should be done with caution and typically requires coordination with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage user locks.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  MM02: To change material master data (once the lock is resolved).
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to view and manage locks.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data management and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM113 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.