How To Fix /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_BOM255 - BOM is not locked

/PLMI/MBOM_MAP_BOM255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_BOM -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: BOM is not locked

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/PLMI/MBOM_MAP_BOM255 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/MBOM_MAP_BOM255 BOM is not locked typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify or access a Bill of Materials (BOM) that is not currently locked for editing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to access the same BOM simultaneously, or if the BOM was not properly locked during a previous operation.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing the BOM, preventing your session from locking it.
  Session Timeout: The session that was supposed to lock the BOM may have timed out or been terminated unexpectedly.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the BOM locking mechanism in the SAP system.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that are preventing the locking mechanism from functioning correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Concurrent Users: Verify if another user is currently editing the BOM. You can do this by checking the user