How To Fix /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT304 - Locking of consumption posting delivery item(s) terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Locking of consumption posting delivery item(s) terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT304 - Locking of consumption posting delivery item(s) terminated ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT304 indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to lock the consumption posting for delivery items in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when there are conflicts in the locking mechanism, which can occur due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same delivery item simultaneously, leading to a locking conflict.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes too long to complete may hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays in processing, resulting in timeouts and locking errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the EWM settings or in the underlying database can lead to locking problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Concurrent Processes: Identify if there are other users or processes that are trying to access the same delivery item. You can use transaction