How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO012 - Document &1 is locked by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Document &1 is locked by &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO012 - Document &1 is locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO012 Document &1 is locked by &2 indicates that a specific document (identified by &1) is currently locked by another user or process (identified by &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the document.
  System Lock: The document may be locked due to a background job or a transaction that has not been completed.
  User Session: A previous session may not have released the lock properly, possibly due to an error or abrupt termination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked by another user, you may need to wait until that user has finished their work and released the lock.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can search for the document ID and see which user