/ACCGO/NET_DRY_MSG053 - Plant &1 material &2 S.loc &3 is locked by user &4 for A2 posting

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/NET_DRY_MSG -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Plant &1 material &2 S.loc &3 is locked by user &4 for A2 posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/NET_DRY_MSG053 - Plant &1 material &2 S.loc &3 is locked by user &4 for A2 posting ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/NET_DRY_MSG053 indicates that a specific plant, material, and storage location combination is locked by a user for an A2 posting. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or financial postings where a certain transaction is being attempted, but the system has detected that the relevant data is currently locked by another user.
  Cause:
  
  
  User Lock: The most common cause is that another user is currently processing a transaction that involves the same plant, material, and storage location. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  A user is performing a goods movement, inventory count, or any other transaction that locks the data.
  A background job or batch process is running that has not yet completed.
  
  
  
  System Lock: Sometimes, system locks can occur due to technical issues or if a previous transaction did not complete properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their transaction. You can check with your colleagues to see if they are working with the same data.
  
  
  Identify the Lock: You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. This transaction allows you to see which user is holding the lock on the specific plant, material, and storage location. If you have the necessary authorizations, you can also release the lock if it is safe to do so.
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be holding the lock. If a job is running longer than expected, you may need to investigate further.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the lock persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the relevant tables if needed.
  
  
  
  User Communication: If you identify the user holding the lock, communicate with them to understand what they are doing and when they expect to finish.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that your team is aware of best practices for handling inventory and financial postings to minimize locking issues in the future.
  
  
  System Performance: Regularly monitor system performance and transaction processing times to identify any potential bottlenecks that could lead to locking issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your posting.