How To Fix USMD_CR011 - Entity is already locked by another change request

USMD_CR011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_CR - Messages for USMD CR package

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Entity is already locked by another change request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_CR011 - Entity is already locked by another change request ?

  The SAP error message USMD_CR011 indicates that the entity you are trying to modify is currently locked by another change request. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when multiple users or processes attempt to make changes to the same data entity simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing the same entity, which leads to a lock being placed on it.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can filter by user or object type to find the specific lock related to your entity.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed (e.g., a user has exited without properly releasing the lock), you can delete the