How To Fix WW064 - MG material & is already being edited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 064

• Message text: MG material & is already being edited

What causes this issue?

Changes are currently being made to the value-only material that
belongs to this material group.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW064 - MG material & is already being edited ?

  The SAP error message WW064 indicates that a material (in this case, a "MG" material) is currently being edited by another user or session. This can occur in various transactions where multiple users might attempt to edit the same material master data simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the material master data, which locks the record for editing to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Session Lock: The material might be locked due to an open session that has not been properly closed or has timed out.
  Background Jobs: A background job might be running that is also accessing the material, causing it to be locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the material, you may need to wait until they finish and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or session is holding the lock on the material. If necessary, you can delete the lock entry (if you have the appropriate permissions) to release the lock.
  Communicate with Users: If you know who is editing the material, you can communicate with them to coordinate the editing process.
  Session Management: Ensure that you properly log out of sessions and do not leave transactions open unnecessarily.
  Review Background Jobs: Check if any background jobs are running that might be accessing the material. You can use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SM12 (Display and Delete Lock Entries)
  SM37 (Monitor Background Jobs)
  
  
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and manage lock entries if you need to release a lock.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to material editing and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing material master data and handling concurrent editing scenarios.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further assistance.