How To Fix /SCWM/UI_GR031 - Inbound delivery item &1 / &2 of HU &3 could not be locked

/SCWM/UI_GR031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_GR -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Inbound delivery item &1 / &2 of HU &3 could not be locked

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/SCWM/UI_GR031 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_GR031 indicates that an inbound delivery item could not be locked for a handling unit (HU) due to a conflict, typically because another process is currently accessing or modifying the same item. This can occur in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes where multiple users or processes may attempt to interact with the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently working on the same inbound delivery item or handling unit, preventing your transaction from locking it.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a record is locked by another transaction, you will receive this error when trying to access it.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs that are processing the same data can also lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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