How To Fix NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING000 - Material document not deleted because lock cannot be obtained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING - MM: messages for archiving

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Material document not deleted because lock cannot be obtained

What causes this issue?

In the archiving process, when deleting archived material documents the
system creates archive representatives for the quantities and values of
the material documents to be deleted. To ensure that this happens in a
consistent way, the corresponding material documents may not be changed
in a concurrent transaction. To ensure this, locks are raised for the
material and plant the material document items refer to.
In the given case an exclusive lock has already been raised for material
&V2& and plant &V3& in a concurrent process.

System Response

The material documents are not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Check that the corresponding material and plant is not locked anymore.
Then repeat the deletion of the material documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING000 - Material document not deleted because lock cannot be obtained ?

  The SAP error message NSDM_MM_ARCHIVING000 indicates that a material document could not be deleted during the archiving process because a lock could not be obtained. This typically occurs in the context of archiving material documents in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If another process or user is currently accessing the material document or if there is a lock on the document, the archiving process cannot obtain the necessary lock to delete the document.
  Long-running Transactions: If there are long-running transactions or background jobs that are accessing the material document, it can lead to this error.
  Database Locks: Sometimes, database-level locks can also prevent the deletion of records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving settings or the archiving object itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any existing locks on the material document. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  Identify Running Processes: Use transaction code SM66 to monitor active processes in the system. Look for any long-running jobs or transactions that might be holding locks on the material document.
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to a legitimate process, you may need to wait until that process completes and then retry the archiving operation.
  Review Archiving Settings: Ensure that the archiving settings for the material documents are correctly configured. Check the archiving object settings in transaction SARA.
  Check for Background Jobs: If there are background jobs that might be accessing the material documents, consider rescheduling them to avoid conflicts during the archiving process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM66: Global overview of active processes.
  SARA: Archive Administration.
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific archiving object related to material documents (e.g., MM_MATERIAL).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation for archiving processes in the Materials Management module for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.