How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG252 - Document '&3 &1' is locked by user '&2'

/SCMTMS/MSG252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Document '&3 &1' is locked by user '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG252 - Document '&3 &1' is locked by user '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG252 Document '&3 &1' is locked by user '&2' typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user tries to access or modify a document (such as a transportation request, shipment, or other related documents) that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The document is being edited or processed by another user, which causes it to be locked.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the document to remain locked even if they are no longer actively working on it.
  System Error: Occasionally, a system error or crash may leave a document in a locked state without a user actively holding the lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until that user has