How To Fix VIP_SRV_MSG000 - Material BOM &1 is locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIP_SRV_MSG - Messages for VIP Services

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Material BOM &1 is locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIP_SRV_MSG000 - Material BOM &1 is locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message "VIP_SRV_MSG000 Material BOM &1 is locked by user &2" indicates that a Bill of Materials (BOM) for a specific material (denoted by &1) is currently locked by another user (denoted by &2). This typically occurs when one user is editing or viewing the BOM, preventing other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The BOM is being edited by another user, which creates a lock on the material.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user does not properly log out or if their session times out, the lock may not be released.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user who has locked the BOM finishes their work and releases the lock.
  Contact the User: If you know who the user is, you can contact them to see if they can release the lock.
  Check Lock Entries: You can check the lock entries using transaction code SM12. This will show you all the locks in the system. You can identify the lock on the BOM and the user who has it locked.
  Delete Lock (if necessary): If the lock is no longer needed (for example, if the user has left the session), you can delete the lock entry in SM12. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They can help investigate further and may have the necessary permissions to release locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SE11: To check the structure of the BOM table (e.g., STPO for BOM items).
  CS03: To display the BOM and see if it is locked.
  
  
  
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a user accesses a BOM for editing, a lock is placed on it to ensure that no other user can make changes simultaneously.
  
  
  Best Practices: Encourage users to log out properly after their session and to communicate when they are working on shared resources to minimize locking issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the locking issue related to the BOM in SAP.