How To Fix BT854 - PBT server groups are current being edited - display is not possible

BT854 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 854

• Message text: PBT server groups are current being edited - display is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT854 - PBT server groups are current being edited - display is not possible ?

  The SAP error message BT854 indicates that the PBT (Planning Board Tool) server groups are currently being edited, which prevents the display of certain data or functionalities in the system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display a planning board or server group that is in the process of being modified by another user or session.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user or session is currently editing the PBT server groups, which locks the data for other users.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock mechanism in place to prevent data inconsistencies during editing.
  Session Timeout: If a session is left open for too long, it may still hold a lock on the server group, causing this error for other users.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the server group, the simplest solution is to wait until they finish and then try accessing the display again.
  Check Active Sessions: