How To Fix WB2_ASGT039 - The shadow item is not yet locked

WB2_ASGT039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2_ASGT - Shadow items ans assignments

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The shadow item is not yet locked

What causes this issue?

You can only change locked shadow items.

System Response

The shadow item can be identified by GUID &V1&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2_ASGT039 - The shadow item is not yet locked ?

  The SAP error message WB2_ASGT039, which states "The shadow item is not yet locked," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the assignment of resources or planning objects.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a shadow item (such as a planning object or resource) that has not been properly locked for processing. Shadow items are used in the planning process to ensure that changes do not affect the original data until the planning process is complete. If the system detects that the shadow item is not locked, it prevents further actions to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: Verify if the shadow item is indeed locked. You can do this by checking the lock entries in the system. Use transaction code SM12 to view and