How To Fix /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION020 - Migration administration data for formula &1 cannot be locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Migration administration data for formula &1 cannot be locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION020 - Migration administration data for formula &1 cannot be locked ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION020 indicates that the migration administration data for a specific formula cannot be locked. This typically occurs during the migration process when the system is trying to access or modify data that is currently being used or locked by another process or user.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the migration administration data for the specified formula, preventing your process from obtaining a lock.
  Long-running Transactions: A long-running transaction may be holding the lock on the data, causing your request to fail.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or inconsistencies in the system that are causing locking problems.
  Database Locking: The underlying database may have locking mechanisms that are preventing access to the required data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) to check if there are any active sessions that are locking the data. If you find any,