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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound
Message number: 028
Message text: Catalog: &, item &, valid from & locked by user &
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WRF_PCM028
- Catalog: &, item &, valid from & locked by user & ?The SAP error message WRF_PCM028 typically indicates that a specific catalog item is locked by a user, which prevents changes or updates to that item. This error is often encountered in the context of Product Catalog Management (PCM) within SAP, particularly when dealing with pricing or product data.
Cause:
The error message WRF_PCM028 is triggered when:
To resolve the WRF_PCM028 error, you can take the following steps:
Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the item. This can often be done through transaction codes like SM12 (for displaying and managing locks) or SM21 (for system logs).
Release the Lock: If you have the necessary permissions, you can manually release the lock:
Contact the User: If you cannot release the lock yourself, contact the user who is locking the item and ask them to either complete their work or log out of the session.
Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks. Check if there are any running jobs that might be causing the lock.
Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, you may simply wait for the user to finish their work and then try again.
System Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from your SAP Basis team to investigate further or to check for any system issues that might be causing locks to persist longer than expected.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PCM028 error and continue working with the catalog items in SAP.
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