How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS668 - Catalogue &1/&2 locked and cannot be processed

WGDS_PROCESS668 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Catalogue &1/&2 locked and cannot be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS668 - Catalogue &1/&2 locked and cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_PROCESS668: Catalogue &1/&2 locked and cannot be processed
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process a catalogue (e.g., a purchasing catalogue or service catalogue) that is currently locked in the system. The lock prevents simultaneous changes or processing by multiple users or processes to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the catalogue type and catalogue number or version, respectively.
  Typical causes:
  
  The catalogue is currently being edited or processed by another user or background job.
  A previous process did not release the lock properly due to an error or system crash.
  The catalogue is locked for change due to a workflow or approval process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check who holds the lock:
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to find and analyze the lock entries related to the catalogue.
  Search for lock objects related to the catalogue number or type.
  Identify the user or process holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Release the lock if appropriate:
  
  If the