How To Fix PIQAGM023 - Transfer regulation &1 cannot be changed because it is locked by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIQAGM - Equivalency Determination

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Transfer regulation &1 cannot be changed because it is locked by &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system switches to the display mode and displays the transfer
regulation.

How to fix this error?

You can change the transfer regulation when the lock is removed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIQAGM023 - Transfer regulation &1 cannot be changed because it is locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message PIQAGM023 indicates that a transfer regulation (likely related to the SAP Student Lifecycle Management or a similar module) cannot be changed because it is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous modifications.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the transfer regulation.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a background job or a transaction that is still processing.
  Database Lock: There might be a database-level lock that is preventing changes to the transfer regulation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Locks:
  
  Identify the user who has locked the transfer regulation. You can use transaction code SM12 to view and manage user locks.
  If the user is no longer working on the transaction, you can delete the lock entry (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be holding a lock on the transfer regulation.
  If a job is found to be causing the lock, you may need to wait for it to complete or, if appropriate, terminate the job.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the lock is temporary, simply waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue yourself, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They can provide more insights and may have the necessary permissions to unlock the regulation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage user locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the relevant tables and structures.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on locking mechanisms and how they work within the SAP system.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly exit transactions to avoid leaving locks in place.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message PIQAGM023.