How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSW_GENERAL009 - Transaction locked by user &1. Display only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSW_GENERAL -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Transaction locked by user &1. Display only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSW_GENERAL009 - Transaction locked by user &1. Display only ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSW_GENERAL009 indicates that a transaction is locked by a specific user, and the system is set to display only mode. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to access a transaction that is currently being edited or processed by another user.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The transaction is locked by another user who is currently editing or processing it. This is a common scenario in multi-user environments where concurrent access to the same transaction is restricted to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the transaction to remain locked.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may enforce strict locking mechanisms to ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user who has locked the transaction completes their work and releases the lock.
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who has locked the transaction to understand their status and whether they can release the lock.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user has locked the transaction and potentially delete the lock if it is no longer valid (ensure you have the necessary authorizations and that it is appropriate to do so).
  System Administrator Intervention: If the lock persists and is causing significant issues, a system administrator may need to intervene to release the lock or investigate further.
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration and user access patterns to see if adjustments can be made to reduce locking conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SU01: To manage user profiles and check user statuses.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on transaction locking and user management in SAP APO.
  
  
  Best Practices: Encourage users to log off properly after completing their transactions and to avoid leaving sessions open unnecessarily.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the /SAPAPO/TSW_GENERAL009 error effectively.