How To Fix /SCWM/IL005 - Indirect labor task currently locked by user &1

/SCWM/IL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Indirect labor task currently locked by user &1

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/SCWM/IL005 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/IL005 Indirect labor task currently locked by user &1 typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user attempts to access or modify an indirect labor task that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure that only one user can make changes to a specific task at a time.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The task is being processed by another user, which means that the system has locked it to prevent simultaneous modifications.
  Session Timeout: If a user has left a session open without completing the task, it may still hold the lock.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave tasks in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the task is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until that user completes their work and releases the lock. You can periodically