How To Fix /SAPCE/IURU_MES004 - Some seals are locked by user &1 and cannot be edited

/SAPCE/IURU_MES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IURU_MES -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Some seals are locked by user &1 and cannot be edited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IURU_MES004 - Some seals are locked by user &1 and cannot be edited ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IURU_MES004 Some seals are locked by user &1 and cannot be edited indicates that certain seals (which could refer to specific records or objects in the SAP system) are currently locked by another user (identified by &1). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  User Locking: The user identified in the error message has locked the seals for editing. This could be due to:
  
  The user is currently editing the seals.
  The user has not properly released the lock after completing their work.
  A session may have crashed, leaving the locks in place.
  
  
  
  Transaction Conflicts: If multiple users are trying to perform actions on the same seals, it can lead to locking issues.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the user who has locked the seals is actively working on them, the simplest solution is to wait until they