How To Fix /NFM/CO003 - System error when locking material &, action aborted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CO -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: System error when locking material &, action aborted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CO003 - System error when locking material &, action aborted ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CO003 System error when locking material &, action aborted typically indicates that there is an issue with the system's ability to lock a material for processing. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, production planning, or when performing transactions that require exclusive access to a material.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The system may be unable to acquire a lock on the material due to existing locks held by other users or processes.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance problems can lead to timeouts or failures in acquiring locks.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or related settings may lead to locking problems.
  Transport Issues: If there are ongoing transports that affect the material or related objects, it may cause locking issues.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Existing Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks on the material. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  System Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance using transaction codes like SM37 (job monitoring) and ST22 (dump analysis) to identify any performance bottlenecks.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the material master and related configurations are set up correctly. Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the configuration.
  Transport Management: If there are ongoing transports, wait for them to complete or check with your Basis team to ensure that they are not causing the issue.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the material. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM12, SM37, ST22, and SU53 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.