How To Fix /SCMB/MD_LOCK010 - Master data object currently locked - user &1 (individual maintenance)

/SCMB/MD_LOCK010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MD_LOCK -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Master data object currently locked - user &1 (individual maintenance)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MD_LOCK010 - Master data object currently locked - user &1 (individual maintenance) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MD_LOCK010 indicates that a master data object is currently locked by a user, preventing other users from making changes to that object. This is a common issue in systems where multiple users may need to access and modify the same data concurrently.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is currently editing a master data object (e.g., material, vendor, customer) in the SAP system.
  The system locks the object to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous edits.
  The lock is typically held until the user completes their changes and saves or cancels the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: The error message indicates which user is currently holding the lock (denoted by &1). You can check the user session in the SAP system.
  
  
  Wait for Release: If the user is actively working on the object, the simplest solution is to wait until they