How To Fix WS867 - Partner & & locked for process & by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Partner & & locked for process & by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS867 - Partner & & locked for process & by user & ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS867: Partner & & locked for process & by user &
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This message indicates that the partner (e.g., a business partner, vendor, customer, or another object) is currently locked by another user or process for a specific operation. The placeholders (&) in the message are replaced at runtime with actual values such as the partner ID, the process name, and the user who holds the lock.
  In other words, the system prevents simultaneous changes or processing on the same partner record to avoid data inconsistencies or conflicts. The lock is typically set when a user or a background job is editing or processing the partner data.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Another user is currently editing the partner master data.
  A background job or batch process is running that involves the partner.
  A previous process did not release the lock properly due to an error or system crash.
  The lock is held by a dialog