How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO450 - Forwarding is not possible; items are locked

/PF1/MSG_PO450 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO -

• Message number: 450

• Message text: Forwarding is not possible; items are locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO450 - Forwarding is not possible; items are locked ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO450 Forwarding is not possible; items are locked typically occurs in the context of Purchase Orders (POs) when there are issues related to item locks. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same purchase order simultaneously, or when a purchase order is in a state that prevents further processing (e.g., it is being edited or is in a workflow).
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the same purchase order or its items.
  Workflow Status: The purchase order may be in a workflow state that prevents forwarding or further processing.
  System Lock: The system may have placed a lock on the purchase order due to a previous transaction that has not been completed or released.
  Incomplete Document: The purchase order may be incomplete or have missing information that prevents it from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks: