How To Fix RM169 - Production version &1 for material &2 in plant &3 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Production version &1 for material &2 in plant &3 is locked

What causes this issue?

Production version &V1& of material &V2& in plant &V3& has the status:
'blocked for all use'. Therefore, you cannot carry out the following
actions with reference to this production version:
Create planned order
Create inspection lot
Confirmation

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The block on the production version must be lifted to enable the
actions mentioned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM169 - Production version &1 for material &2 in plant &3 is locked ?

  The SAP error message RM169 indicates that a production version for a specific material in a particular plant is locked. This can occur for various reasons, typically related to the configuration or status of the production version in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Locked by User: The production version may be locked by another user who is currently editing or processing it.
  Status Issues: The production version might be in a status that prevents it from being used, such as being marked for deletion or being in a "not active" state.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the production version may be in progress, causing it to be temporarily locked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the production version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check if the production version is locked by another user. If it is, you can either wait for the user to finish or, if necessary, unlock it (with caution).
  Review Production Version: Go to transaction C223 (or C202 for display) to check the status of the production version. Ensure it is active and not marked for deletion.
  Check for Open Transactions: Ensure that there are no open transactions that might be using the production version. This can include production orders, planned orders, or other related processes.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the production version. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the status or the locking, consult with colleagues or your SAP support team to understand if there are any ongoing processes that might be affecting the production version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Create/Change Production Version
  C202: Display Production Version
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to production version locking.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for production version management to understand how to properly manage and troubleshoot production versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RM169 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.