How To Fix /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT312 - Not all documents could be locked; relevant documents: &1, locked: &2

/SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT -

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Not all documents could be locked; relevant documents: &1, locked: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT312 - Not all documents could be locked; relevant documents: &1, locked: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GOODS_MOVEMENT312 indicates that not all documents could be locked during a goods movement operation in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This typically occurs when there are concurrent processes trying to access the same documents, leading to a locking conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another transaction or process is currently accessing the same document, preventing your transaction from obtaining a lock.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks on documents longer than expected, causing subsequent transactions to fail.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays in locking mechanisms.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the locking mechanism or document types in EWM can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Retry the Operation: Often, simply retrying the operation after a short wait can resolve the issue if it was caused by a temporary lock.
  Check for Concurrent Processes: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to