How To Fix MPD381 - Target docuement is locked by user &1. Data transfer aborted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Target docuement is locked by user &1. Data transfer aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD381 - Target docuement is locked by user &1. Data transfer aborted ?

  The SAP error message MPD381 indicates that a target document is locked by a specific user, which prevents data transfer from being completed. This typically occurs in scenarios involving document processing, such as during the transfer of data between different modules or systems.
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The target document is currently being edited or processed by another user, which locks it for other users to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a session may not have been properly closed, leaving the document in a locked state.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user is taking a long time to complete their transaction, it can lead to locks on documents that others may need to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check the user ID mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1) to identify who is currently locking the document.
  
  You can use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who is locking the document and ask them to complete their transaction or release the lock.
  
  
  Release the Lock: If the user is unavailable or the lock is no longer needed, an administrator can manually release the lock using transaction code SM12. However, this should be done with caution to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check if there are any running jobs that might be causing the lock and address them accordingly.
  
  
  Review System Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration and user access to ensure that document locking is managed effectively.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  ST22: To check for dumps that might provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on document locking and handling errors related to data transfer.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on proper transaction handling to minimize the occurrence of locks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPD381 error and facilitate the necessary data transfer.