How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERATE014 - All purchase orders are blocked by other applications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERATE - Messages: Allocation Table Generation RTFASH/Ordering

• Message number: 014

• Message text: All purchase orders are blocked by other applications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERATE014 - All purchase orders are blocked by other applications ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_AT_GENERATE014: All purchase orders are blocked by other applications
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform a certain operation (such as generating goods receipts, invoice verification, or other procurement-related processes) on purchase orders (POs) that are currently locked or blocked by another application or user session. Essentially, the system detects that the POs you want to process are being used or locked elsewhere, preventing your transaction from proceeding.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The purchase orders are currently being edited or processed in another SAP session or by another user.
  Background jobs or batch processes are holding locks on the purchase orders.
  The POs are locked due to incomplete or pending workflow steps.
  Database locks due to system inconsistencies or long-running transactions.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to check if the purchase orders are locked.
  Enter the relevant object (e.g., EKKO for purchase order header) and search for locks on the specific PO numbers.
  Identify which user or process holds the lock.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If the lock is held by a user who is no longer working on it, coordinate with that user to release the lock.
  If the lock is stale (e.g., due to a crashed session), you can delete the lock entry in SM12 (with caution and proper authorization).
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check if any background jobs are running that might be processing these POs.
  Wait for the jobs to complete or coordinate with the job owner.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Approval Status:
  
  Verify if the POs are blocked due to workflow or approval steps.
  Use transaction ME28 or related workflow transactions to check the status.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  After locks are cleared, retry the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  System Health Check:
  
  If locks persist or are frequent, check for system performance issues or database locks.
  Consult your Basis team for further analysis.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12 – Display and delete lock entries.
  SM37 – Job monitoring.
  ME22N – Change Purchase Order.
  ME28 – Release Purchase Order.
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order.
  
  
  
  Lock Objects:
  
  EKKO – Purchase Order Header.
  EKPO – Purchase Order Item.
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always be cautious when deleting locks manually; improper deletion can cause data inconsistencies.
  If the problem is frequent, investigate the root cause of why locks are held for long durations.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRF_AT_GENERATE014 indicates that all purchase orders you are trying to process are currently locked by other applications or users. To resolve it, identify and release the locks using transaction SM12, check for running background jobs, and ensure no workflow or approval blocks exist before retrying the operation.