How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE159 - Versions for product & in plant & locked by &

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Versions for product & in plant & locked by &

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to maintain production versions.

System Response

This is not possible at the moment since the user is already processing
the production versions of the product in plant.

How to fix this error?

Try again later.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE159 - Versions for product & in plant & locked by & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE159 typically indicates that there is a version of a product in a specific plant that is locked by another user or process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to edit the same product version simultaneously, or when a product version is being processed in a way that prevents other users from making changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a user is currently editing a product version, it will be locked for other users.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or processes may lock the product version, preventing other users from accessing it.
  User Sessions: If a user has an open session that is not properly closed, it may still hold a lock on the product version.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to unlock or edit the product version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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