How To Fix OIUT2034 - & records were unlocked.

OIUT2034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUT2 - Ownership Interface

• Message number: 034

• Message text: & records were unlocked.

What causes this issue?

Records which are unlocked may be deleted. Unlocked records have a
status of <ZH>less than 16</>. To prevent a record(s) from being
deleted it must be locked.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OIUT2034 - Details

• The SAP error message OIUT2034 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the unlocking of records in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Oil and Gas (O&G) module. This error can occur when trying to perform operations on records that are expected to be locked for editing or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Record Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from editing the same record simultaneously. If a record is already being processed or edited by another user, it may be locked, leading to this error.
  Session Timeout: If a user session times out or is terminated unexpectedly, it may leave records in a locked state.
  Database Issues: Sometimes, database inconsistencies or issues can lead to records being incorrectly marked as locked or unlocked.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to unlock or edit the records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to