How To Fix CFV051 - You can only display recipes; user &1 is editing the production version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You can only display recipes; user &1 is editing the production version

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system 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?

Repeat your entry 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 CFV051 - You can only display recipes; user &1 is editing the production version ?

  The SAP error message CFV051 indicates that a user is trying to display a recipe or production version that is currently being edited by another user. This is a common scenario in SAP when multiple users are working with the same data simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs because the production version or recipe is locked for editing by another user. SAP locks certain objects to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from concurrent modifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished editing the production version or recipe. Once they save their changes and exit, you should be able to access it without any issues.
  
  
  Check User Lock: If you have access, you can check which user is currently editing the production version:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage user locks. You can see the list of locks and identify the user who is editing the production version.
  If necessary, you can contact the user to ask them to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Communicate with the User: If you know who the user is, you can communicate with them to see if they can finish their work quickly or if they can save and exit the editing mode.
  
  
  System Administrator Intervention: If the lock persists and you cannot identify the user or if the user is unavailable, you may need to involve a system administrator. They can help release the lock if it is stuck or if the user is no longer active.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CF01: Create Recipe
  CF02: Change Recipe
  CF03: Display Recipe
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit recipes and production versions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFV051 error and access the production version or recipe you need.