How To Fix PDCNVN082 - User & is locking BOM header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDCNVN - Messages for iPPE-to-BOM Converter

• Message number: 082

• Message text: User & is locking BOM header

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDCNVN082 - User & is locking BOM header ?

  The SAP error message PDCNVN082 indicates that a user is locking the Bill of Materials (BOM) header, which prevents other users from making changes to that BOM. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user is editing the BOM or when a transaction is not properly released, leaving the BOM in a locked state.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: A user is currently editing the BOM, which locks the header for other users.
  Transaction Incompletion: A transaction that modifies the BOM may not have been completed, leaving the BOM in a locked state.
  System Error: Sometimes, a system error or crash can leave a lock in place even after the user has exited the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the locks in the system. You can filter by the user ID to find out who is locking the BOM.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If you identify the user who is locking the BOM, contact them to see if they can release the lock by completing or canceling their transaction.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If the user is unavailable or the lock is stale (e.g., due to a system crash), you can manually delete the lock in transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if any jobs are running that might be affecting the BOM.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the lock is persisting.
  
  
  
  Restart the Session:
  
  If the user is still logged in but not actively using the session, they can log out and log back in to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SE11: Data dictionary to check the structure of BOM tables.
  
  
  
  BOM Tables:
  
  BOM data is typically stored in tables like STPO (BOM items) and STKO (BOM header).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to edit BOMs and manage locks.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to BOM locking.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the locking issue and allow other users to access and modify the BOM as needed.