Hi Nancy,
Seems strange, but here is the verbiage from the Help screen.
Lock Qty
Select this check box to indicate that this purchase order line release should be “locked,” and not be considered by the Process MRP program when it generates PO Suggestions. Clear the check box if the Process MRP program should include this release in its calculation to generate PO Suggestions.
Rick Stannard
IT Project Manager
Office 860-599-6203
Mobile 860-405-4430