How To Fix SD004 - Document cannot be locked for technical reasons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Document cannot be locked for technical reasons

What causes this issue?

At the moment no further objects can be locked for editing.

System Response

You cannot edit the document you have selected now.

How to fix this error?

Try calling the module again later.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD004 - Document cannot be locked for technical reasons ?

  The SAP error message SD004, which states "Document cannot be locked for technical reasons," typically occurs when there is an issue with the locking mechanism in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with sales documents, such as sales orders or delivery documents.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Issues: The document you are trying to access may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is currently processing the same document.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the SAP application server.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or lock the document.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can lead to locking problems.
  Background Jobs: If there are background jobs running that are trying to access the same document, it can lead to locking conflicts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Lock: Use transaction code SM12