How To Fix SCUS_LISINTERFACE001 - Selected key area locked by customizing distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCUS_LISINTERFACE - LIS Interface Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Selected key area locked by customizing distribution

What causes this issue?

The selected key area is locked by the customizing distribution

System Response

The data record cannot be created, changed or deleted

How to fix this error?

The data record must be created, changed or deleted in the central
system and then distribute from there

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCUS_LISINTERFACE001 - Selected key area locked by customizing distribution ?

  The SAP error message SCUS_LISINTERFACE001 indicates that a selected key area is locked due to customizing distribution. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Logistics Information System (LIS) or when working with data distribution in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Locking Mechanism: The key area you are trying to access or modify is currently locked because another user or process is working on it. This is a common scenario in environments where multiple users are accessing the same data.
  Customizing Distribution: The customizing settings for the key area have not been properly distributed across the system landscape. This can happen if changes were made in one system (like a development system) and not transported to the other systems (like quality assurance or production).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the key area, leading to a perceived