How To Fix PPEENG158 - &1 &2 will not be unlocked as dependentlocks still exist

PPEENG158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 158

• Message text: &1 &2 will not be unlocked as dependentlocks still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG158 - &1 &2 will not be unlocked as dependentlocks still exist ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG158 indicates that a particular object (like a production order or a planning object) cannot be unlocked because there are still dependent locks that exist. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or engineering change management, where certain objects are interdependent.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to unlock an object that is still being referenced or locked by other objects. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  A production order is linked to a material that is still locked for changes.
  There are dependent objects (like components or sub-assemblies) that are still in a locked state.
  The system is enforcing data integrity by preventing changes to an object that is still being used or referenced by other processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Locks:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) to identify which objects are still locked.
  Check the logs or