How To Fix CFV050 - You cannot create recipes; production version is edited by user &1

CFV050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 050

• Message text: You cannot create recipes; production version is edited by user &1

What causes this issue?

You want to create a <DS:GLOS.3526C4FCAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>master
recipe</> for the <DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production
version</>. However, user &V1& is editing the production version you
selected.

System Response

The sytem locks the production version against changes by other users.
This lock is not removed until user &V1& has finished making the
changes.

How to fix this error?

Try to create the master recipe later. If required, update the
production version display by choosing <LS>Refresh</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV050 - You cannot create recipes; production version is edited by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFV050 indicates that you are trying to create a recipe, but the production version you are attempting to use is currently being edited by another user. This is a common issue in environments where multiple users may be working on the same production version simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  The production version is locked for editing by another user. This can happen if:
  Another user is currently editing the production version.
  The production version is in a state that prevents changes (e.g., it is being processed or has pending changes).
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Lock: Identify the user who is currently editing the production version. You can do this by checking the lock entries in the system.
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view lock entries. Look for the relevant production version and see which user has it locked.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release: If another user is editing the production version, you may need to wait until they finish their