How To Fix RMSA450QM007 - Data is currently locked by another user

RMSA450QM007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA450QM - RMS: ATL QM Message Texts for QM Title Element

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Data is currently locked by another user

What causes this issue?

Another user is processing the data. You can only display the data.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSA450QM007 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSA450QM007, which states "Data is currently locked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify data that is currently being used or edited by another user. This locking mechanism is a standard feature in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the same record or data set.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the data, causing it to be locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can see which user is holding