How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC245 - Order cannot be created due to locking problems

/SAPAPO/SRC245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Order cannot be created due to locking problems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC245 - Order cannot be created due to locking problems ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC245 Order cannot be created due to locking problems typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when there are issues related to data locking. This can happen when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes are trying to create or modify the same order at the same time.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold locks longer than expected, preventing other transactions from proceeding.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration of the locking mechanism in the APO system.
  Database Locks: Locks at the database level that are not released properly can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent access, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code