How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS663 - Trade item &1 is locked and cannot be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Trade item &1 is locked and cannot be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS663 - Trade item &1 is locked and cannot be processed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS663: Trade item &1 is locked and cannot be processed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a trade item (such as a product or material master record in the SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or SAP EWM system) is currently locked by another user or process. The lock prevents simultaneous changes or processing to ensure data consistency and avoid conflicts.
  Typical reasons for the lock include:  
  
  Another user is editing or processing the same trade item.  
  A background job or batch process is currently working on the trade item.  
  A previous process did not release the lock properly due to an error or system crash.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock Owner:  
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to check which user or process holds the lock on the trade item.  
  Search for the lock object related to the trade item (usually by material number or trade item ID).
  
  
  
  Wait or Communicate:  
  
  If the lock is held by another user, coordinate with them to finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Manually Remove the Lock (if appropriate):  
  
  If the lock is stale (e.g., due to a crashed session), and you have authorization, you can delete the lock entry in SM12.  
  Be cautious when deleting locks to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:  
  
  Verify if any batch jobs or processes are running that might be locking the trade item.  
  Wait for the job to complete or investigate if it is stuck.
  
  
  
  System Restart (last resort):  
  
  If locks persist and cannot be cleared, a system restart might be necessary, but this is rarely required and should be done with caution.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Lock Objects:
  
  The lock is managed by SAP lock objects related to trade items, such as EWM_TRADE_ITEM or similar, depending on the module.
  
  
  Transactions to Use:  
  
  SM12: Display and delete lock entries.  
  SM21: System log to check for errors related to locking.  
  SM37: Check background jobs that might be locking the item.
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:  
  
  SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)  
  SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)  
  SAP ERP Material Management (MM) in some cases
  
  
  
  Preventive Measures:  
  
  Ensure proper session management and user training to avoid leaving transactions open unnecessarily.  
  Monitor batch jobs and system performance to prevent long-running locks.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or context (e.g., GTS, EWM), I can tailor the solution further.