How To Fix NSDM_MM_AGING006 - Material documents cannot be locked for data aging

NSDM_MM_AGING006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NSDM_MM_AGING - MM: Messages for data aging

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material documents cannot be locked for data aging

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NSDM_MM_AGING006 - Material documents cannot be locked for data aging ?

  The SAP error message NSDM_MM_AGING006 indicates that material documents cannot be locked for data aging. This error typically arises during the data aging process in the Materials Management (MM) module when the system attempts to lock material documents for processing but fails to do so.
  Causes:
  
  Document Locking Issues: The material documents may already be locked by another process or user, preventing the aging process from acquiring the necessary locks.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data aging process may not have the required authorizations to lock the material documents.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the data aging settings or the MM module that prevent proper locking.
  Database Locks: There could be database-level locks that are preventing the aging process from accessing the material documents.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies or errors in the material documents, the system may not be able to lock them for aging.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Existing Locks: Use transaction