How To Fix T2568 - DCS market data maintenance is locked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T2 - General Treasury

• Message number: 568

• Message text: DCS market data maintenance is locked by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T2568 - DCS market data maintenance is locked by & ?

  The SAP error message T2568 indicates that the market data maintenance is locked by a user or process, which prevents you from making changes or updates to the market data. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of financial or controlling applications where market data is crucial.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or has locked the market data for maintenance.
  System Lock: A background job or process may have locked the data for processing.
  Transaction Lock: The transaction you are trying to execute may be in a locked state due to a previous incomplete operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User/Process:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can filter by the user ID mentioned in the error message.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait for Release: If the lock is legitimate (e.g., another user is actively working), you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be causing the lock. If a job is stuck, you may need to terminate it.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who has the lock, you can reach out to them to understand if they are still working on the data or if they can release the lock.
  
  
  System Restart: In rare cases, if the lock persists and is not being released, a system restart may be necessary, but this should be done with caution and typically requires coordination with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the relevant tables if needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on market data maintenance and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to market data locks.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly exit transactions to avoid leaving locks in place.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.