How To Fix /SMB/ANC_SCE_LOCK013 - X4 is active; ANC/SCE indicator cannot be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/ANC_SCE_LOCK -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: X4 is active; ANC/SCE indicator cannot be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/ANC_SCE_LOCK013 - X4 is active; ANC/SCE indicator cannot be set ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/ANC_SCE_LOCK013 indicates that a specific lock is active for the system, preventing the setting of the ANC/SCE (Advanced Network Control/Supply Chain Execution) indicator. This typically occurs in scenarios where there are concurrent processes or transactions that are trying to access or modify the same data, leading to a locking situation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Lock: The error suggests that there is an active lock on the object or data that the system is trying to access. This could be due to another user or process currently working on the same data.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold a lock longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned, leading to locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for active locks. You can see which user or process is holding the