How To Fix B1153 - Model & is currently being edited by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Model & is currently being edited by &

What causes this issue?

Somebody else is currently working on the model that you wanted to
access. You can open the model for read access, but you cannot change
it.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The model has been locked using the checkin-checkout system. The other
user will have to check the model back in before anyone else can use
it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1153 - Model & is currently being edited by & ?

  The SAP error message B1153 typically indicates that a model (such as a planning model or a data model) is currently being edited by another user. This can occur in various SAP applications, particularly in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), where multiple users may be working on the same model simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: The primary cause of this error is that another user has locked the model for editing. This is a common scenario in collaborative environments where multiple users may need to access and modify the same data or model.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the model to remain locked even if they are no longer actively editing it.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking issues, especially if the system is set to restrict concurrent access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish editing the model and then try again. You can communicate with the user if possible to find out when they expect to finish.
  
  
  Check User Sessions: If you have access, check the user sessions in the system to see if the user who is editing the model is still active. If they are not, you may need to contact your system administrator to release the lock.
  
  
  Contact Administrator: If the lock persists and you cannot identify the user, contact your SAP system administrator. They can investigate the issue further and may have the ability to unlock the model if necessary.
  
  
  Review System Settings: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system settings related to model locking and concurrent access. Adjustments may be needed to improve user experience.
  
  
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that all users are aware of best practices for editing models, such as checking for locks before starting to edit and communicating with team members about who is working on what.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Guides: Refer to the user guides for the specific SAP application you are using (e.g., BPC, SAC) for more detailed information on handling model locks and concurrent editing scenarios.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B1153 error and continue working with the model in SAP.