How To Fix SGT_01099 - Material is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Material is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01099 - Material is locked ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01099, which states "Material is locked," typically occurs when a material is being edited or processed by another user or transaction, preventing you from making changes or performing certain actions on that material. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's data integrity and concurrency control to ensure that multiple users do not make conflicting changes to the same data simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the material in a transaction, which locks the material for other users.
  Background Jobs: A background job is processing the material, which can also lead to a lock.
  Transaction Lock: The material might be locked due to a transaction that has not been completed or has encountered an error.
  Database Lock: Sometimes, database-level locks can occur due to long-running transactions or issues with the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the material, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock. You can try again after some time.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process is holding the lock on the material. If you have the necessary authorizations, you can delete the lock entry, but this should be done with caution as it may lead to data inconsistency.
  Identify Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be processing the material. If you find a job that is causing the lock, you may need to wait for it to complete or contact the responsible person to investigate.
  Transaction Completion: Ensure that any transactions that might have locked the material are completed properly. If a transaction has failed, it may need to be rolled back or corrected.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the material table.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material management and locking mechanisms.
  
  Always ensure that you follow your organization's policies and procedures when dealing with locked records in SAP to avoid unintended data issues.