How To Fix PIC01024 - Save failed. Material master for &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Save failed. Material master for &1 is locked

What causes this issue?

Internal error. The system cannot update the table for master data.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Wait a while and try again.
Start the application again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01024 - Save failed. Material master for &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message PIC01024 indicates that the system is unable to save changes to the material master record because it is currently locked. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the material master record, which prevents other users from making changes.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the material master, causing it to be locked.
  Transaction Lock: The material master may be locked due to an incomplete transaction or an error that occurred during a previous operation.
  Database Lock: There may be a database-level lock on the material master record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the material number or user to see if another user has locked the record.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If another user is editing the material master, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the material master. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Transaction Rollback:
  
  If the lock is due to an incomplete transaction, you may need to roll back the transaction or resolve any issues that caused it to be incomplete.
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They may have additional tools or authorizations to unlock the record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  MM02: Change material master data.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage lock entries.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on material master management and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message PIC01024.