How To Fix RSDMD175 - User &2 locked the load of master datas for characteristic &1

RSDMD175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 175

• Message text: User &2 locked the load of master datas for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

User &V2& is preventing you from loading master data for characteristic
&V1&. The lock was set in the master data maintenance screens while
data was being saved on &V4&. The request number is &V3&.

System Response

For reasons of consistency, the system cannot allow the update to
continue, and it has termianted the process.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the process that is causing the lock is complete. You can
call transaction SM12 to display a list of the locks.
If a process terminates, the locks that have been set by this process
are reset automatically.

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 RSDMD175 - User &2 locked the load of master datas for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD175 indicates that a user has locked the loading of master data for a specific characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user is performing operations that involve loading or modifying master data, and another user has locked the process.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently loading or modifying the master data for the specified characteristic, which prevents other users from performing similar operations.
  Long-Running Processes: If a data load process is taking a long time, it may hold the lock for an extended period.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the BW system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to complete their operation may resolve the issue. You can retry the operation after some time.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for