How To Fix QP879 - See long text for reasons for lock indicator

QP879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 879

• Message text: See long text for reasons for lock indicator

What causes this issue?

There may be several reasons that lock indicators appear in the first
column. For example:
The master inspection characteristic is unlocked and only used as a
copy model.
The characteristic is not completely maintained.
A user exit is active (see Implementation Guide).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP879 - See long text for reasons for lock indicator ?

  The SAP error message QP879, which states "See long text for reasons for lock indicator," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes. This error indicates that a certain object (like a quality notification, inspection lot, etc.) is locked, preventing further processing.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Objects: The object you are trying to access or modify is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if another user is currently editing the same object or if a previous transaction did not complete properly.
  Incomplete Processes: If a quality inspection or notification process was not completed, it may leave the object in a locked state.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to unlock or modify the object.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to objects being locked unexpectedly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process