How To Fix Q3122 - Object is locked by another user

Q3122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q3 - QM Master Data Messages: Catalogs

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Object is locked by another user

What causes this issue?

The object is currently being processed by another user.

System Response

You cannot process the object at this moment.

How to fix this error?

Please wait until the other user has finished processing the object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q3122 - Object is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message Q3122, which states "Object is locked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a document or object that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's data integrity and concurrency control, ensuring that multiple users do not make conflicting changes to the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or has locked the object you are trying to access.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the object, causing it to be locked.
  Transaction Errors: If a transaction was not completed properly, it might leave the object in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to finish their work may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction