How To Fix PM254 - The requested object is blocked by its own transaction


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

  • Message number: 254

  • Message text: The requested object is blocked by its own transaction

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM254 - The requested object is blocked by its own transaction ?
    The SAP error message PM254, which states "The requested object is blocked by its own transaction," typically occurs in the context of the Plant Maintenance (PM) module when a user attempts to access or modify an object (such as a maintenance order, notification, or equipment) that is currently being processed or locked by another transaction.
    
    Cause: Transaction Locking: The object you are trying to access is locked because it is currently being edited or processed by another user or transaction. This can happen if: Another user is currently working on the same object. A previous transaction did not complete properly, leaving the object in a locked state. The object is being processed in the background (e.g., batch job). User Session Issues: Sometimes, a user session may not have been properly closed, leading to lingering locks on objects.
    Solution: Wait and Retry: If the object is locked by another user, you may need to wait until that user completes

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