How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI037 - Index &1 &2 &3 &4 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Index &1 &2 &3 &4 is locked

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Neither inspection documents, nor samples/items will be indexed in
index.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI037 - Index &1 &2 &3 &4 is locked ?

  The SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI037, which indicates that "Index &1 &2 &3 &4 is locked," typically occurs in the context of customizing or configuration activities within the SAP system, particularly related to the Quality Management (QM) module. This error suggests that the index you are trying to access or modify is currently locked, preventing any changes or updates.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same index, leading to a lock.
  System Lock: The system may have placed a lock on the index due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  Database Lock: A database-level lock might be in place, possibly due to long-running transactions or deadlocks.
  Transport Requests: If the index is part of a transport request that is currently being processed, it may be locked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by user or object to identify if