How To Fix MM_PUR_RFQ047 - RFQ can't be created. Purchase requisition &1 is locked for editing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_RFQ - Message class of MM PUR RFQ

• Message number: 047

• Message text: RFQ can't be created. Purchase requisition &1 is locked for editing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_RFQ047 - RFQ can't be created. Purchase requisition &1 is locked for editing. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_RFQ047 indicates that a Request for Quotation (RFQ) cannot be created because the associated Purchase Requisition (PR) is locked for editing. This typically occurs when the PR is being processed or edited by another user or transaction, preventing concurrent modifications.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the Purchase Requisition.
  Background Jobs: A background job or process is locking the PR for updates.
  Incomplete Transactions: An incomplete transaction or a previous error may have left the PR in a locked state.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to a lock on the PR.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the Purchase Requisition. You can filter by the user or the object type.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If another user is editing the PR, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the PR. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or contact the responsible person.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Incomplete Documents:
  
  If the PR is in an incomplete state, you may need to complete or delete the incomplete document. Use transaction code ME52N to check the status of the PR.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  SM12: Display and Delete Lock Entries
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to edit the Purchase Requisition.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the RFQ creation and the locked Purchase Requisition.