How To Fix 28149 - Table &1 is currently being edited by user &2

28149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Table &1 is currently being edited by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28149 - Table &1 is currently being edited by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message 28149 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1) is currently being edited by another user (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same table simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the table, which prevents other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock for an extended period.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes to the table but has not yet committed or rolled back the transaction, the lock remains in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their transaction. Once the lock is released, you can try your operation again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks) to identify the