How To Fix RMPS_PRO018 - &1 classes were locked

RMPS_PRO018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_PRO - RMPS: PRO Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 classes were locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_PRO018 - &1 classes were locked ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_PRO018 indicates that certain classes are locked, which can prevent users from performing specific actions related to those classes. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Product Data Management (PDM) when trying to access or modify class-related data.
  
  Cause:
  The error RMPS_PRO018 occurs when:
  
  Class Locking: The class you are trying to access is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if another user is editing the class or if a transaction that involves the class is still open.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a class is being modified, it will be locked until the transaction is completed or the lock is released.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or processes may hold locks on classes, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RMPS_PRO018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction