How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG151 - You cannot delete locked data records

/SEHS/DG_DG151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: You cannot delete locked data records

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/SEHS/DG_DG151 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG151 indicates that you are trying to delete data records that are currently locked. This typically occurs in the context of data management within SAP, particularly in modules related to data governance or data management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The records you are attempting to delete are locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is currently using the data or if the data is in a state that prevents deletion (e.g., it may be part of a workflow or approval process).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the records, even if they are not locked.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may prevent the deletion of specific records based on business rules or data integrity constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Locks: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the records you are trying to delete. You can see which user