How To Fix WW017 - Record currently blocked.

WW017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Record currently blocked.

What causes this issue?

A record is currently blocked for internal updating.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please try again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW017 - Record currently blocked. ?

  The SAP error message WW017, which states "Record currently blocked," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a record that is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others, where data integrity is crucial.
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or has locked the record.
  Background Jobs: A background job is processing the record, preventing other users from accessing it.
  Transaction Lock: The record is locked due to an ongoing transaction that has not yet been completed.
  Database Lock: A database-level lock may be in place due to a long-running transaction or a deadlock situation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the record is locked by another user, wait for them to complete their transaction and try again later.
  Identify the Locking User:
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locked entries. You can see which user is