How To Fix QAM204 - System &1 is used in client &2 from &3 to &4 for object ref. in issue

QAM204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QAM - General Message Class for Quality Issue Management

• Message number: 204

• Message text: System &1 is used in client &2 from &3 to &4 for object ref. in issue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM204 - System &1 is used in client &2 from &3 to &4 for object ref. in issue ?

  The SAP error message QAM204 indicates that a specific system (denoted as &1) is being used in a particular client (denoted as &2) for a defined period (from &3 to &4) for an object reference. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules when there is an attempt to perform an operation on an object that is currently locked or in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to access or modify is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if the object is being edited or processed in another session.
  Time Frame: The error message specifies a time frame during which the object is in use. If your operation falls within this time frame, it will trigger the error.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may also be related to client-specific configurations or settings that restrict access to certain objects during specific times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object