How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO013 - Purchase order &1 is being edited by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Purchase order &1 is being edited by &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO013 - Purchase order &1 is being edited by &2 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO013 indicates that a purchase order (PO) is currently being edited by another user. This is a common issue in SAP systems when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same document simultaneously.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The purchase order is locked by another user who is currently editing it.
  The system prevents concurrent modifications to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the other user is actively working on the purchase order, the simplest solution is to wait until they finish their edits and release the lock. You can periodically check if the lock has been released.
  
  
  Identify the User: If you need to know who is editing the purchase order, you can use transaction code SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to see the list of locks in the system. You can search for the specific purchase order number and identify the user who has locked it.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who is editing the purchase order, you can reach out to them to see if they can finish their work or if they can release the lock.
  
  
  Release the Lock (if necessary): If the user is no longer available or if the lock is stale (e.g., due to a session timeout), a system administrator can manually release the lock using transaction code SM12. However, this should be done with caution, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other user is still working on the PO.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or processes may also lock the purchase order. You can check transaction SM37 to see if any background jobs are running that might be affecting the PO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order (to retry editing the PO)
  
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly handle purchase orders and understand the implications of locking mechanisms in SAP.
  
  
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings related to locking behavior can be adjusted by a system administrator, but this should be done with caution and a clear understanding of the implications.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the APPL_MM_PUR_PO013 error message.