How To Fix Q3161 - Data locked by user & (display only)

Q3161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Data locked by user & (display only)

What causes this issue?

You tried to get change access to data that is currently being
processed by user &V1&.

System Response

The system only allows data to be changed by one user at one time.

How to fix this error?

You can do one of the following:
Confirm the message to view the data in display mode
Exit the transaction and try again later
Hinweis
So as not to block code groups for all users, try to avoid editing the
entire catalog. Instead, call only the code group you require.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q3161 - Data locked by user & (display only) ?

  The SAP error message Q3161, which states "Data locked by user & (display only)," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a record 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:
  
  User Locking: Another user is currently editing or has locked the data you are trying to access. This can happen in various transactions, especially in modules like Quality Management (QM) or Material Management (MM).
  Session Lock: Sometimes, a session may not have been properly closed, leaving the data locked.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the data, causing it to be locked for other users.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to finish their work may resolve the issue. You can try accessing the data