How To Fix T2546 - Customizing is blocked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T2 - General Treasury

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Customizing is blocked by &

What causes this issue?

Customizing is currently being changed by another employee. Only one
person can change Customizing at any one time.

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?

Repeat your entries or changes at a later time. Adapt your
organizational structure to ensure that only one person can maintain the
table at once.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T2546 - Customizing is blocked by & ?

  The SAP error message T2546, which states "Customizing is blocked by &," typically indicates that there is a lock on the customizing settings in the SAP system. This lock can prevent users from making changes to the configuration or customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  User Lock: A user is currently editing the customizing settings, which locks the configuration for other users.
  Transport Request: A transport request is currently being processed or is in a locked state, preventing changes to the customizing settings.
  System Lock: The system may have a global lock on certain customizing settings due to ongoing processes or maintenance activities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the T2546 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Users: Use transaction code SM04 or AL08 to check if another user is currently logged in and editing the customizing settings. If so, you may need to wait until they finish or contact them to release the lock.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: Use transaction code SE01 or SE09 to check if there are any transport requests that are currently locked. If a transport request is causing the lock, you may need to unlock it or wait for it to be processed.
  
  
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can use transaction code SM12 to view and delete any locks that are no longer needed. Be cautious when doing this, as it may affect other users.
  
  
  Check System Status: Ensure that there are no ongoing maintenance activities or system processes that could be causing the lock. You may need to consult with your system administrator.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings. If not, contact your security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: If the issue persists, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the following transaction codes for troubleshooting:
  
  SM04 / AL08: To check active users.
  SE01 / SE09: To check transport requests.
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on customizing and transport management.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the T2546 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.