How To Fix B1207 - Distribution model is being edited by user & (You can only display it)

B1207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Distribution model is being edited by user & (You can only display it)

What causes this issue?

User &V1& is editing the distribution model. You can only display the
model now, you cannot edit 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

B1207 - Details

• The SAP error message B1207 indicates that a distribution model is currently being edited by another user, and as a result, you can only view it but cannot make any changes. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Management, particularly in the area of distribution models used for the distribution of materials or services across different organizational units.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user has opened the distribution model for editing, which locks the model for other users to prevent conflicting changes.
  Session Timeout: If a user has left the model open for an extended period, it may still be locked even if they are no longer actively editing it.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity, which can lead to this message if the model is in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished editing the distribution model.