How To Fix /SRMSMC/SEV001 - Completion not possible, response &1 is locked by user &2

/SRMSMC/SEV001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SEV -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Completion not possible, response &1 is locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SEV001 - Completion not possible, response &1 is locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SEV001 Completion not possible, response &1 is locked by user &2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error indicates that a specific response (e.g., a bid or a quote) is currently locked by another user, preventing the current user from completing their action on that response.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The response you are trying to access is locked by another user. This can happen if the other user is currently editing the response or has not properly released the lock after their session.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user has been inactive for a while, their session may time out, but the lock on the response may still persist until it is released.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the response. You can do this