How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_APO005 - Customizing entries locked, try again later

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Customizing entries locked, try again later

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO005 - Customizing entries locked, try again later ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO005 indicates that there are locked customizing entries in the system, which prevents you from making changes or accessing certain functionalities related to Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically occurs when another user or process is currently using or modifying the same customizing entries.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or session is currently accessing or modifying the same customizing entries.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  Transport Requests: If there are transport requests that are being processed, they may lock certain customizing entries.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs that are running may also lock the entries temporarily.
  
  Solution:
  
  Retry Later: The simplest solution is to wait for a while and then try again. The lock may be released once the other user or process completes their transaction.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the customizing entries. You can see which user or process is holding the lock and take appropriate action.
  Release Locks: If you find that a lock is held by a user who is no longer active, you may need to release the lock manually (ensure you have the necessary authorizations to do this).
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be causing the lock. If necessary, you can stop or reschedule these jobs.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport requests, ensure that all transport requests are completed and not in a pending state.
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult your SAP Basis team for further investigation. They can check for system-level issues or locks that may not be visible to end-users.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE03: To manage transport requests.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on VMI and APO configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your work in SAP APO.