How To Fix OIUXI033 - & records were locked.

OIUXI033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUXI - Ownership Interface

• Message number: 033

• Message text: & records were locked.

What causes this issue?

Records which are locked cannot be deleted until they are unlocked.
Locked records have a status of <ZH>greater than or equal to 16</>.

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.

OIUXI033 - Details

• The SAP error message OIUXI033 typically indicates that a record is locked, which prevents users from making changes or updates to that record. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of asset management or investment management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Record Locking: The record is locked by another user or process. This can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently editing the record.
  A background job is processing the record.
  The record was not properly released after a previous transaction.
  
  
  
  Transaction Issues: If a transaction was interrupted (e.g., due to a system crash or network issue), it may leave the record in a locked state.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to unlock or edit the record.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage lock entries. You can check which user or process is holding the lock on the record.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can delete the lock