How To Fix QIE_SETUP037 - Finding type &1 is locked

QIE_SETUP037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SETUP -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Finding type &1 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SETUP037 - Finding type &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SETUP037 indicates that a finding type (identified by the placeholder &1) is currently locked. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules where certain objects or configurations are being accessed or modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The finding type may be locked because another user or process is currently using it. This can happen if multiple users are trying to access or modify the same finding type simultaneously.
  System Lock: The system may have placed a lock on the finding type due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully or was terminated unexpectedly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the finding type, leading to a perceived lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the finding type. You can search for locks by user or object type. If you