Message type: E = Error
Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration
Message number: 238
Message text: Article &1 with variant &2 is already being edited by &3
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881238
- Article &1 with variant &2 is already being edited by &3 ?The SAP error message "881238 Article &1 with variant &2 is already being edited by &3" indicates that a specific article (identified by its number and variant) is currently being edited by another user. This is a common issue in SAP systems where multiple users may attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
Cause: Concurrent Editing: The primary cause of this error is that another user has locked the article for editing. SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies that can arise from concurrent modifications. Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the lock to persist even if they are no longer actively editing. System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios, especially in high-traffic environments.
Solution: Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish editing the article and then try again. You can
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