How To Fix UA_SM1039 - Active version of formulas is currently locked by user &1

UA_SM1039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_SM1 - Structure Maintenance

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Active version of formulas is currently locked by user &1

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UA_SM1039 - Details

• The SAP error message UA_SM1039 indicates that the active version of formulas in the SAP system is currently locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula management, which is often used in industries like manufacturing, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals for managing recipes and formulations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  User Lock: A user has locked the active version of the formulas, preventing other users from making changes or accessing it.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, which can inadvertently lock the formula.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce locking mechanisms for formula management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UA_SM1039 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check the user ID mentioned in the error message (&1). This user is currently holding the lock on the active version of the formulas.
  
  
  Contact the User: