How To Fix VCH_HL_UTIL003 - Profile &1 of material &2 is skipped due to locked status.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_UTIL - Contains Messages that do not belong to core functionalities

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Profile &1 of material &2 is skipped due to locked status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_UTIL003 - Profile &1 of material &2 is skipped due to locked status. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_UTIL003 indicates that a specific profile for a material is being skipped because it is in a locked status. This typically occurs in the context of handling material master data or during processes that involve material profiles, such as inventory management or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Status: The profile associated with the material is locked, which can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The profile is currently being edited or updated by another user or process.
  The profile is locked due to a specific business process or transaction that requires it to be unavailable for changes.
  There may be a system or application-level lock that prevents access to the profile.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the profile, leading to it being treated as "locked."
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks: The system may have identified inconsistencies or issues with the profile that require it to be locked until resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the profile. If you find a lock, determine the user or process that is holding it and resolve the situation (e.g., by waiting for the user to finish or contacting them).
  
  
  
  Release Locks: If the lock is no longer needed, you can manually release it (if you have the necessary authorizations) using transaction SM12.
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to access the profile has the appropriate authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may lock profiles. Check transaction SM37 to see if any jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues or to check for any configuration settings that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  Review Business Processes: If the locking is part of a business process, review the process to understand why the profile is locked and if any changes are needed to avoid future occurrences.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SU53: Display authorization check failures.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master data management and profile handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.