How To Fix SPPF013 - Ation is locked, no processing possible

SPPF013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF - PPF: Messages from the Central Classes

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Ation is locked, no processing possible

What causes this issue?

The action is locked.

System Response

It cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

The lock flag is set by the relevant application. This should prevent
incomplete documents from being outputted, for example.
If a corresponding status of the document is achieved, the lock flag is
reset again by the application. Processing of the action is then
possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF013 - Ation is locked, no processing possible ?

  The SAP error message SPPF013 indicates that a particular action or process is locked, which prevents any further processing. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as during the execution of a transaction or when trying to modify data.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a transaction is currently being processed by another user or session, it may lock the action you are trying to perform.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous transaction was not completed properly, it might leave certain actions in a locked state.
  User Session Issues: Sometimes, a user session may not have been terminated correctly, leading to lingering locks.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that inadvertently cause actions to be locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPPF013 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage