How To Fix SA320 - Entity type $ $ $ is already locked

SA320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Entity type $ $ $ is already locked

What causes this issue?

The entity type is already being edited by another user.

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?

Please try again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SA320 - Entity type $ $ $ is already locked ?

  The SAP error message SA320 indicates that an entity type (such as a business object, document, or record) is already locked by another user or process. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or transaction is currently editing or processing the same entity.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the entity for an extended period.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that are not released properly.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs or batch processes may also lock entities while they are being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to identify which