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Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -
Message number: 237
Message text: Product &2 and location &3 locked by user &1
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/SAPAPO/PDEM237
- Product &2 and location &3 locked by user &1 ?The SAP error message
/SAPAPO/PDEM237
indicates that a specific product at a certain location is locked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to access or modify data that is currently being edited or processed by another user.Cause:
- User Locking: The product and location are locked by another user who is currently working on it. This is a common scenario in collaborative environments where multiple users may be accessing the same data.
- System Processes: Sometimes, background jobs or processes may lock the data for processing, preventing other users from making changes.
- Transaction Errors: If a previous transaction did not complete successfully, it might leave the data in a locked state.
Solution:
- Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary (e.g., another user is editing the data), you can wait for the other user to finish and then try again.
- Identify the Locking User: You can use transaction code
SM12
in SAP to check which user has locked the product and location. This will show you the locks currently held in the system.- Contact the Locking User: If you identify the user who has the lock, you can reach out to them to see if they can release the lock or if they are done with their work.
- Release the Lock: If necessary and if you have the appropriate permissions, you can manually release the lock using transaction
SM12
. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt the work of the user who holds the lock.- Check Background Jobs: If the lock is due to a background job, you may need to wait for the job to complete or check the job status in transaction
SM37
.Related Information:
If the issue persists or if you encounter frequent locking problems, it may be beneficial to review the overall system configuration and user access patterns to optimize the workflow.
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