How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E755 - Recall activation failed because batch &1 is locked

/PF1/MSG_PO_E755 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 755

• Message text: Recall activation failed because batch &1 is locked

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E755 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E755 indicates that a recall activation has failed because the specified batch (denoted as &1) is locked. This typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, where certain operations cannot be performed on a batch that is currently locked for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Batch Locking: The batch may be locked due to ongoing transactions or processes that are currently using it. This can happen if:
  
  Another user or process is currently working with the batch.
  The batch is being processed in a different transaction (e.g., goods movement, production order).
  There are background jobs or workflows that are holding a lock on the batch.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that enforce locking mechanisms for certain operations.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the batch. You can filter by the batch number to see if there are any active locks.
  If you find