How To Fix NSDM_MESSAGES004 - Period Generation for Company Code &1 locked by other user

NSDM_MESSAGES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NSDM_MESSAGES - Messages MM-IM new simplified data model

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Period Generation for Company Code &1 locked by other user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NSDM_MESSAGES004 - Period Generation for Company Code &1 locked by other user ?

  The SAP error message NSDM_MESSAGES004 indicates that the period generation for a specific company code is locked by another user. This typically occurs when one user is trying to perform a task that requires access to a period that is currently being processed or modified by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently executing a transaction that locks the period for the specified company code.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is processing data for the same period, causing a lock.
  Transaction Lock: The transaction may have been left open by another user, leading to a lock on the period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their task and then try again.
  Identify the Lock:
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks. You can see which user is holding the lock and what transaction is causing it.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you