How To Fix SCME005 - Extension &1 is currently locked.

SCME005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCME - CME: Message class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Extension &1 is currently locked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCME005 - Extension &1 is currently locked. ?

  The SAP error message SCME005, which states "Extension &1 is currently locked," typically occurs in the context of SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management) when a specific extension or object is being accessed or modified while it is locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to work on the same data or when a transaction is not properly completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using the extension, leading to a lock.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction that involved the extension was not completed, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave objects in a locked state.
  Long-running Processes: If a process takes too long to complete, it may hold a lock on the extension for an extended period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying