How To Fix USMDCRUI001 - Change Request locked by User &1. Limited data maintenance only!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDCRUI -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Change Request locked by User &1. Limited data maintenance only!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDCRUI001 - Change Request locked by User &1. Limited data maintenance only! ?

  The SAP error message USMDCRUI001 indicates that a change request is currently locked by another user, which restricts your ability to perform certain data maintenance activities. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar environments where data changes are managed through change requests.
  Cause:
  
  Change Request Locking: The change request you are trying to access is locked by another user. This can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently editing the change request.
  The change request is in a status that does not allow multiple users to edit it simultaneously.
  The previous session did not release the lock properly due to a session timeout or an unexpected termination.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the change request. You can filter by the user ID or the object type to find the specific lock.
  If you find that the lock is held by a user who is no longer active, you may need to delete the lock (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If the lock is held by another user who is actively working on the change request, you should contact them to coordinate the changes.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If the lock is legitimate and the user is still working on it, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Use Limited Data Maintenance:
  
  If you need to perform urgent changes and the system allows it, you may be able to use limited data maintenance options that do not require full access to the change request.
  
  
  
  System Administrator Intervention:
  
  If the lock persists and you cannot resolve it, you may need to involve your SAP Basis or system administrator to investigate further and potentially release the lock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SU01: To check user details and roles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Master Data Governance for more details on change request management and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to properly release change requests and avoid leaving them locked.
  Implement a process for managing change requests to minimize conflicts and locking issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and continue with your data maintenance tasks in SAP.