How To Fix /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES004 - Action cannot be executed; Object is not locked

/SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Action cannot be executed; Object is not locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES004 - Action cannot be executed; Object is not locked ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/GEN_MESSAGES004 indicates that an action cannot be executed because the object in question is not locked. This error typically occurs in the context of supply chain management (SCM) processes, where certain objects (like orders, deliveries, or other transactional data) need to be locked to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Object Not Locked: The primary cause of this error is that the system expects the object to be locked before performing the action, but it is not. This can happen if:
  
  The locking mechanism was not triggered due to a previous error.
  The object was already processed or released by another user or process.
  There is a configuration issue in the locking settings.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same object simultaneously, the system may not lock the object as expected.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of