How To Fix /SCWM/MD020 - Product &1 for action &2 locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Product &1 for action &2 locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD020 - Product &1 for action &2 locked ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD020 Product &1 for action &2 locked typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that a specific product (denoted by &1) is locked for a particular action (denoted by &2), preventing the system from processing the requested operation.
  Causes:
  
  Product Locking: The product may be locked due to ongoing transactions or processes that are currently being executed. This can happen if another user or process is working on the same product.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs or batch processes that are running may have locked the product for updates or changes.
  User Lock: A user may have locked the product inadvertently, preventing other users from accessing it.
  Data Consistency Checks: The system may have locked the product to ensure data consistency during certain operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any existing locks on the product. You can filter by the product number and