How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE021 - Appointment &1 is locked by another application

/SCWM/DS_CORE021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Appointment &1 is locked by another application

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/SCWM/DS_CORE021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE021 Appointment &1 is locked by another application typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when an appointment (for example, a delivery appointment) is being accessed or modified by multiple users or processes simultaneously. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure that only one process can modify the appointment at a time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the same appointment.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or custom developments may lead to unexpected locking behavior.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs or batch processes that are accessing the same appointment can also cause this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the appointment is locked by another user, wait for a few moments and then try to access it again.
  Identify the Lock: Use