How To Fix UMM_CUSTDATA012 - View '&1' or one of its subobjects is locked by &2

UMM_CUSTDATA012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMM_CUSTDATA - Message Texts from Database Interface of MC Customizing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: View '&1' or one of its subobjects is locked by &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to open view "&V1&". This object (or one of its
subobjects) is currently being processed by user "&V2&" and is,
therefore locked for other users.

System Response

The object remains locked exclusively for user "&V2&" until this user
finishes processing.

How to fix this error?

Try to open the view later or contact the current user "&V2&".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMM_CUSTDATA012 - View '&1' or one of its subobjects is locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message UMM_CUSTDATA012 indicates that a specific view (or one of its subobjects) is locked by another user or process. This typically occurs in the context of customizing or maintaining data in the SAP system, particularly when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the view or subobject, which prevents other users from making changes.
  Transaction Lock: A transaction that modifies the view is still open, causing a lock on the data.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a background job or a process that is currently running.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the user ID or the object type to find the specific lock.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If