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

RM169 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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