How To Fix TR_AUSL176 - Display mode only: delivery &1 is locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR_AUSL - Software Delivery Composer Messages

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Display mode only: delivery &1 is locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

Delivery &V1& is currently being processed by user &V2& and is locked.

System Response

You cannot edit &V1&. The system switches to display mode.

How to fix this error?

Contact user &V2&. Once the editor lock for delivery &V1& is lifted,
repeat the action.
<ZH>Hinweis:</>
You can use transaction <DS:TRAN.SM12>SM12 </> to display the editor
lock. To limit the display, enter the name of the user &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR_AUSL176 - Display mode only: delivery &1 is locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message TR_AUSL176, which states "Display mode only: delivery &1 is locked by user &2," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a delivery document that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's concurrency control to prevent data inconsistencies when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The delivery document (identified by &1) is locked by another user (identified by &2) who is currently editing or processing it.
  Transaction in Progress: The user who has locked the document may be in the middle of a transaction that requires exclusive access to the document.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios, especially in high-transaction environments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user who has locked the document completes their transaction and releases the lock.
  Identify the Lock: You can use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system. Here, you can identify the user who has locked the document and the reason for the lock.
  Contact the User: If the lock is held for an extended period, you may want to contact the user who has the lock to understand their progress and whether they can release the document.
  Force Unlock (with caution): If necessary and if you have the appropriate authorizations, you can manually delete the lock using transaction code SM12. However, this should be done with caution, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other user is still working on the document.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also lock documents. Check if any background processes are running that might be causing the lock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lock Management: Understanding how SAP handles locks can help in troubleshooting similar issues. Locks are typically managed at the database level, and SAP uses various types of locks (exclusive, shared) depending on the operation being performed.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly release locks and manage their transactions to minimize locking issues.
  System Performance: If locking issues are frequent, it may be worth investigating the overall performance of the system and whether optimizations can be made to reduce contention for resources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the TR_AUSL176 error message in SAP.