How To Fix WME_ARCH293 - Error: &1 TU documents locked in database...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Error: &1 TU documents locked in database...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH293 - Error: &1 TU documents locked in database... ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH293 indicates that there are a certain number of transport unit (TU) documents that are locked in the database. This typically occurs in the context of the Warehouse Management (WM) module when trying to archive or delete transport unit documents.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Active Processes: There are ongoing processes or transactions that are currently using or referencing the transport unit documents, preventing them from being archived or deleted.
  Database Locks: The database may have locks on the TU documents due to other users or processes accessing them.
  Incomplete Transactions: If there are incomplete or uncommitted transactions related to the TU documents, they may remain locked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WME_ARCH293 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Processes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to monitor active processes in the system. Look for any processes that might be using the TU documents.
  If you find any processes that are holding locks, you may need to wait for them to complete or terminate them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  You can use transaction SM12 to check for and release any locks on the TU documents. Be cautious when releasing locks, as this may affect other users or processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Incomplete Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no incomplete transactions related to the TU documents. You can check the status of the transport units in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., LT03, LT12).
  
  
  
  Retry Archiving:
  
  After ensuring that there are no active processes or locks, try to archive the TU documents again.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for more detailed information about the error. You can use transaction SLG1 to view logs related to archiving.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help clear any lingering locks or processes that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Warehouse Management and Archiving for more details on the archiving process and handling transport units.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any logs you have gathered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WME_ARCH293 error and successfully archive or delete the transport unit documents.