How To Fix P2539 - Order & is locked by another user

P2539 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Order & is locked by another user

What causes this issue?

You wish to maintain a record with an order completion confirmation.
The order for which the confirmation was recorded is already locked
by another user.

System Response

The record cannot be maintained.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2539 - Order & is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message P2539 indicates that a particular order is locked by another user. This typically occurs when one user is currently processing or editing an order, and another user attempts to access or modify the same order simultaneously. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently working on the order, which locks it to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the order to remain locked.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave an order in a locked state.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may lock the order for an extended period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try accessing the order again.
  Identify the Locking User:
  Use transaction code SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to check which