How To Fix /SPE/CP103 - Delivery &1 is locked by another process

/SPE/CP103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/CP -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Delivery &1 is locked by another process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/CP103 - Delivery &1 is locked by another process ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/CP103 Delivery &1 is locked by another process typically indicates that a delivery document is currently being processed or modified by another user or background job, which prevents your current operation from proceeding. This locking mechanism is a standard feature in SAP to ensure data integrity and prevent conflicts during concurrent access.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the delivery document.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is accessing the same delivery.
  Unfinished Transactions: A previous transaction may not have been completed properly, leaving the document in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: Often, the simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try your operation again. The lock may be released once the other process completes.
  Identify the Lock:
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can enter the delivery number to see if it is locked and