How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS402 - Unable to lock the Price Catalogues

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Unable to lock the Price Catalogues

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS402 - Unable to lock the Price Catalogues ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS402 - Unable to lock the Price Catalogues
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to lock the Price Catalogues (used in SAP Variant Configuration or Pricing processes) but fails because the catalogues are already locked by another user or process. Locking is necessary to ensure data consistency during updates or changes. The failure to obtain the lock typically means:
  
  Another user or background job currently holds the lock on the Price Catalogue.
  A previous process did not release the lock properly (e.g., due to an abnormal termination).
  System or database locking issues.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, Price Catalogues are used in variant configuration and pricing scenarios to store condition records or pricing data. When a user or process wants to update or process these catalogues, the system locks them to prevent concurrent changes that could lead to inconsistent data.
  The message WGDS_PROCESS402 indicates that the system attempted to lock the Price Catalogue but was unable