How To Fix C-033 - Display block & changed

C-033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C- -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Display block & changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C-033 - Display block & changed ?

  The SAP error message C-033, which states "Display block & changed," typically occurs when a user attempts to display a document or record that has been changed or is currently being edited by another user. This message is a part of SAP's locking mechanism, which prevents multiple users from making conflicting changes to the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Record Locking: The record you are trying to access is locked because another user is currently editing it.
  Change in Data: The data you are trying to display has been modified since the last time it was accessed, and the system is preventing you from viewing it in its current state.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, if a session is not properly closed, it can lead to locks on records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the record, wait for them to finish and then try accessing the record again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to