How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM048 - SoRT data of vendor &1 is currently locked by user &2

/SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: SoRT data of vendor &1 is currently locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM048 - SoRT data of vendor &1 is currently locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM048 indicates that the sort data for a specific vendor (represented by &1) is currently locked by another user (represented by &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently working on the same vendor's sort data, which causes a lock to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a user has a long-running transaction that involves the vendor's data, it can lead to locks that prevent others from accessing it.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking situations, especially in high-transaction environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their transaction. Once the lock is released, you can try to access the data again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12