How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES324 - Can't save normalized quantities due to foreign lock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Can't save normalized quantities due to foreign lock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES324 - Can't save normalized quantities due to foreign lock ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES324 Can't save normalized quantities due to foreign lock typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to save data that is being locked by another process or user. This can happen in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Locking: The error is often caused by a database lock on the object you are trying to modify. This can happen if another user or process is currently editing the same data.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  Inconsistent Data State: If the system is in an inconsistent state due to previous errors or incomplete transactions, it may prevent saving new data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then