C2143 - The selected production version & is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 143

• Message text: The selected production version & is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2143 - The selected production version & is locked ?

  The SAP error message C2143, which states "The selected production version & is locked," typically occurs when you attempt to use a production version in a production order or other related processes, but that production version is currently locked for some reason. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Locked by Another User: The production version may be locked by another user who is currently editing or processing it.
  Status of the Production Version: The production version may be set to a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., inactive).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the production version to be locked.
  Pending Changes: There might be pending changes or transactions that have not been completed, which can lead to the production version being locked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the production version. You can look for the user who has locked the version and, if necessary, ask them to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Review Production Version Status:
  
  Go to transaction code C202 (or C223) to check the status of the production version. Ensure that it is active and not set to a status that would prevent its use.
  
  
  
  Release Pending Changes:
  
  If there are pending changes, ensure that all necessary transactions are completed. This may involve saving or releasing any changes made to the production version.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They may have additional tools or access to resolve the locking issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Batch Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, batch jobs or background processes may lock production versions. Check if any jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks in the system.
  C202: To view production versions.
  C223: To manage production versions and their statuses.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify production versions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on production versions and their management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.