How To Fix SAPLWOSK099 - Document &1 is locked by user &2. Exit and start again.

SAPLWOSK099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWOSK - Ret. Store Consumer Order: Messages for func. group SAPLWOSK

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Document &1 is locked by user &2. Exit and start again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWOSK099 - Document &1 is locked by user &2. Exit and start again. ?

  The SAP error message "SAPLWOSK099 Document &1 is locked by user &2. Exit and start again." indicates that a specific document (identified by &1) is currently locked by another user (identified by &2). This typically occurs when a user is editing or processing a document, and another user attempts to access or modify the same document simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the document.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  System Error: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave documents in a locked state.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long, it may prevent other users from accessing the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try accessing the document again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locked entries. You can