How To Fix RSDMD111 - Display mode; master data table or text table is already locked

RSDMD111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Display mode; master data table or text table is already locked

What causes this issue?

The master data, or text table for characteristic &V1& is already
locked by another process (master data/text upload or master data
maintenance). This has the request number &V2&.
If the request number &V2& has the prefix "MDMT_", then you are dealing
with an update process of the master data maintenance, that has been
called up by another user. In every other case it is a data load
process.

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

System Response

The data cannot be maintained. The master data maintenance is called up
in the display mode.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the process with the request number &V2& has finished. Then
call up the master data maintenance again.

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 RSDMD111 - Display mode; master data table or text table is already locked ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD111, which states "Display mode; master data table or text table is already locked," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an attempt to access or modify master data that is currently locked by another process. This can happen during data loading, data processing, or when multiple users are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the master data or text table, leading to a lock.
  Data Load in Progress: A data load process (e.g., InfoPackage, DTP) is running, which locks the master data for consistency.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP BW system may lead to locking issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user or process, waiting