How To Fix SRMKC020 - Unable to edit catalog; you have locked the catalog

SRMKC020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRMKC - Message Class Keyword Catalog

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Unable to edit catalog; you have locked the catalog

What causes this issue?

The keyword catalog &v1& that you selected is already being edited by
you in another mode.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to edit the keyword catalog &v1&, you have to switch to the
other mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRMKC020 - Unable to edit catalog; you have locked the catalog ?

  The SAP error message SRMKC020, which states "Unable to edit catalog; you have locked the catalog," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar catalog management systems. This error indicates that the catalog you are trying to edit is currently locked, preventing any modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The catalog may be locked by the user who is currently editing it. This can happen if the user has opened the catalog for editing and has not saved or closed it properly.
  System Lock: The catalog may be locked by the system due to ongoing processes or transactions that require the catalog to be in a read-only state.
  Concurrent Access: Another user may have the catalog open for editing, which can lead to a lock being placed on it.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs in the system that are causing the catalog to remain locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Verify