How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA034 - Selection accesses data that is currently locked by &1

/SAPAPO/MA034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Selection accesses data that is currently locked by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA034 - Selection accesses data that is currently locked by &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA034 indicates that a selection is trying to access data that is currently locked by another user or process. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in environments where multiple users or processes are accessing the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The most common cause of this error is that the data you are trying to access is locked by another user or transaction. This can happen during data updates, planning runs, or when another user is editing the same data.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold locks on the data for an extended period, causing other users to encounter this error.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs that are processing data can also lock records, preventing other transactions from accessing them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try your action again.