How To Fix PLM_SE_EAM_SC070 - Order &1 is already locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_SE_EAM_SC - Messages for PLM Services

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Order &1 is already locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC070 - Order &1 is already locked ?

  The SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC070, which states "Order &1 is already locked," typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) when a user attempts to access or modify an order that is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure that only one user can make changes to a particular order at a time.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the order.
  System Lock: The order may be locked due to a background job or a transaction that has not been completed.
  User Session: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the order in a locked state.
  Technical Issues: There may be issues with the database or application server that are causing locks to persist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is working on the order, wait for them to finish and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can look for locks on the specific order number and see which user or process is holding the lock.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually delete the lock entry in SM12. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other user is still working on the order.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the order. If a job is stuck, you may need to terminate it.
  Session Management: Ensure that all user sessions are properly logged out. If a session is hanging, you may need to terminate it using transaction SM04 or AL08.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM04: User sessions overview.
  AL08: Overview of all users logged into the system.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on locking mechanisms and order management in SAP PM/EAM.
  
  
  Best Practices: Encourage users to log out of sessions properly and to communicate when they are working on shared orders to minimize locking issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLM_SE_EAM_SC070 error and understand the underlying causes of order locking in SAP.