How To Fix B1773 - User is editing the assignments. (You can only display them).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 773

• Message text: User is editing the assignments. (You can only display them).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1773 - User is editing the assignments. (You can only display them). ?

  The SAP error message B1773 ("User is editing the assignments. (You can only display them).") typically occurs when a user attempts to edit or modify assignments in a transaction or application where another user is currently editing the same data. This is a common scenario in systems that support concurrent user access, where data integrity is maintained by preventing simultaneous edits.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user has locked the data for editing. SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure that data is not changed by multiple users at the same time, which could lead to inconsistencies.
  Session Lock: The user may have an open session or transaction that is still holding a lock on the data.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or processes may also hold locks on certain data, preventing other users from editing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their editing session. Once they save their changes and exit, you should be able to edit the assignments.
  Check Active Sessions: If you suspect that a session is still open, you can check for active sessions using transaction code SM04 (User Overview) or SM12 (Lock Entries) to see if there are any locks held by other users.
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who is editing the assignments, you can contact them to see if they can save their work and release the lock.
  System Administrator: If you believe the lock is due to a background job or an orphaned session, you may need to contact your SAP system administrator to release the lock or terminate the session.
  Display Mode: If you only need to view the assignments, you can proceed in display mode as the error message suggests.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lock Management: Understanding how SAP handles locks can help in troubleshooting similar issues. Locks can be exclusive (preventing all other access) or shared (allowing read access).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM12 for lock entries and SM04 for user sessions to manage and monitor locks effectively.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly exit transactions to avoid leaving locks in place unintentionally.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue or at least understand the context of the error message better.