How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E756 - Object was locked. Will retry in 2 seconds.

/PF1/MSG_PO_E756 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 756

• Message text: Object was locked. Will retry in 2 seconds.

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E756 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E756 Object was locked. Will retry in 2 seconds. indicates that a particular object (such as a purchase order, material, or other business object) is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is a standard feature in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies that can occur when multiple users attempt to modify the same object simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the object, leading to a lock.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the object longer than expected.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is slow, it may take longer for the lock to be released.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may occur where two processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The message indicates that the system will automatically retry after 2 seconds. Often, simply