How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MBOM007 - Material BOM is locked by user &1

/PLMI/BO_MBOM007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MBOM -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Material BOM is locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM007 - Material BOM is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MBOM007 indicates that a Material Bill of Materials (BOM) is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs when one user is editing or viewing the BOM, preventing other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The BOM is being edited by another user, which creates a lock on the BOM.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user has an active session that times out, the lock may not be released properly.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to locks not being released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and release the lock. You can periodically check if the lock has been released.
  Identify the Locking User: You can use transaction code SM12 to view the locks in the system. This will allow you to see which user has locked the BOM.
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