How To Fix SLS_LO_GAF_EWB014 - The append structure is locked by user &1 with request &2

SLS_LO_GAF_EWB014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LO_GAF_EWB - GAF Enh WB Msg for LO based FPM config sales UI

• Message number: 014

• Message text: The append structure is locked by user &1 with request &2

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SLS_LO_GAF_EWB014 - Details

• The SAP error message SLS_LO_GAF_EWB014 indicates that an append structure is currently locked by a user. This typically occurs when a user is making changes to a data structure or table that includes an append structure, and another user tries to access or modify it at the same time.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The append structure is locked by a user (indicated by &1) with a specific request (&2). This can happen if a user is in the process of modifying the structure or if a previous session did not release the lock properly.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold onto the lock longer than expected.
  Development Environment: This is more common in development environments where multiple developers may be working on the same objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to view the locks in the system. You can filter by the user ID or the object type to