How To Fix PIC01094 - Material &1 is currently locked (see lock management)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Material &1 is currently locked (see lock management)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01094 - Material &1 is currently locked (see lock management) ?

  The SAP error message PIC01094 indicates that a specific material (denoted by &1) is currently locked in the system. This typically occurs when another user or process is accessing or modifying the material, preventing you from making changes or performing certain actions on it.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or viewing the material.
  Background Job: A background job is processing the material, which can lock it temporarily.
  Transaction Lock: The material is locked due to an ongoing transaction that has not yet been completed.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a previous error or an incomplete transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Management:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  Look for the specific material number and see which user or process is holding the lock.
  If appropriate, you can delete the lock entry (if you have the necessary authorizations) to release the material.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the lock is due to another user, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If you identify the user holding the lock, you can reach out to them to understand their need for the lock and coordinate to release it.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be processing the material. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They may have additional tools or authorizations to help resolve the lock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lock Management: Understanding how locks work in SAP can help you manage and troubleshoot these issues more effectively. Locks are used to ensure data integrity and prevent conflicts during concurrent access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SE11: Check the data dictionary for the material table if needed.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message PIC01094.