How To Fix /SCMTMS/GATEWAY017 - Document '&1' is locked by another user

/SCMTMS/GATEWAY017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GATEWAY -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Document '&1' is locked by another user

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/SCMTMS/GATEWAY017 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GATEWAY017 Document '&1' is locked by another user typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) when a user attempts to access or modify a document that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is a standard feature in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies that can arise from concurrent modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or has opened the document, which prevents other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the document in a locked state.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave documents in a locked state without a user actively holding the lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and release the lock. You can periodically check if the document is still locked.
  Identify the