How To Fix /PLMI/PPEENG158 - &1 &2 not unlocked; dependent locks still exist

/PLMI/PPEENG158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPEENG -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: &1 &2 not unlocked; dependent locks still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG158 - &1 &2 not unlocked; dependent locks still exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG158 &1 &2 not unlocked; dependent locks still exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) module, particularly when dealing with planning objects such as production orders, purchase orders, or other related entities. This error indicates that an attempt was made to unlock a specific object (e.g., a production order) but the unlock operation could not be completed because there are still dependent locks on related objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Dependent Locks: The primary cause of this error is that there are other objects that are still locked and are dependent on the object you are trying to unlock. For example, if you are trying to unlock a production order, there may be dependent locks on related components, such as operations, materials, or other linked orders.
  
  
  Transaction Interruption: If a transaction that was modifying or processing the object was interrupted (e.g., due to a system