How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON015 - Purchase Contract &1 is currently being edited by user &2(Draft Document)

APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON - Message class for Purchase Contracts

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Purchase Contract &1 is currently being edited by user &2(Draft Document)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON015 - Purchase Contract &1 is currently being edited by user &2(Draft Document) ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON015 indicates that a purchase contract (identified by &1) is currently being edited by another user (identified by &2). This typically occurs when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same document simultaneously, leading to a lock on the document to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user has opened the purchase contract in edit mode, which locks the document for editing.
  Session Timeout: If a user has left the document open for an extended period, the system may still consider it as being edited.
  Technical Issues: Sometimes, technical issues or system errors can lead to a document being incorrectly marked as locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished editing the document. You can check with the user (if known) to see when they expect to finish.
  Check Document Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the document.