How To Fix VHUMI140 - Reservation data for order &1 is locked by user &2

VHUMI140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUMI - Messages for material identification

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Reservation data for order &1 is locked by user &2

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VHUMI140 - Details

• The SAP error message VHUMI140 indicates that the reservation data for a specific order (denoted by &1) is currently locked by another user (denoted by &2). This typically occurs when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the reservation data for the specified order.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or customizations in the SAP system may lead to unexpected locking behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can search for the user (&2) to see what locks they hold. If necessary, you can contact the user to coordinate