How To Fix /SCMB/MD_LOCK013 - Master maintenance currently locked due to parallel data transfer

/SCMB/MD_LOCK013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MD_LOCK -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Master maintenance currently locked due to parallel data transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MD_LOCK013 - Master maintenance currently locked due to parallel data transfer ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MD_LOCK013 indicates that a master data maintenance operation is currently locked due to parallel data transfer. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when multiple processes are trying to access or modify the same master data simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to ensure data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processes: Multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same master data at the same time.
  Long-Running Transactions: A previous transaction may be taking longer than expected, holding the lock on the master data.
  Background Jobs: Scheduled background jobs that update master data can also lead to this error if they overlap with user activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then retry the operation. The lock may be released once the other process completes.
  Identify Locking Process: Use transaction code SM12 to check for active locks. You