Message type: E = Error
Message class: SRMKC - Message Class Keyword Catalog
Message number: 021
Message text: Unable to edit catalog; catalog is locked by user &
The keyword catalog &v2& is already being edited by user &V1&.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Wait until user &v1& has finished editing the catalog, or contact the
user.
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SRMKC021
- Unable to edit catalog; catalog is locked by user & ?The SAP error message SRMKC021 indicates that a catalog is locked by a user, preventing any edits or modifications to that catalog. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules where catalogs are used for procurement processes.
Cause: User Lock: The catalog is currently being edited or accessed by another user, which locks it for other users to prevent conflicting changes. Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the catalog to remain locked even after they have stopped actively working on it. System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to a catalog being improperly locked.
Solution: Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locked entries. You can filter by the user ID to see if the catalog is locked by a specific user. If you find the locking user, you can contact them to see if they can release the
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