How To Fix QA073 - Sample calculation can't be reset because material sample &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Sample calculation can't be reset because material sample &1 is locked

What causes this issue?

If you execute the function <LS>Cancel sample calculation</>, this
affects all material samples of the inspection lot; they then receive
the status <LS>deletion flag active</>.
Sample &V1& is currently being processed by user &V2& and is
therefore blocked.

System Response

Because of this blocked sample, you cannot cancel the sample
calculation.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the block has been lifted, and call the function again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA073 - Sample calculation can't be reset because material sample &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message QA073 indicates that a sample calculation cannot be reset because the material sample is locked. This typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an attempt to modify or reset a sample that is currently locked for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Sample Lock: The material sample is locked due to ongoing processes, such as an active inspection lot, or it may be locked by another user or process.
  User Lock: Another user might be currently working on the same sample, preventing any changes.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock in place due to a transaction that has not been completed or has encountered an error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the material sample. You can identify the user or process that is holding the lock.
  Release Lock: If you find that a lock is held by a user who is