How To Fix CJ073 - Project &1 (sub-tree &2) is being changed

CJ073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Project &1 (sub-tree &2) is being changed

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CJ073 - Details

• The SAP error message CJ073 indicates that a project (or a sub-tree of a project) is currently being changed or edited by another user or process. This can occur in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project structures, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) elements, or network activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the project or sub-tree, which locks the project for other users to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Background Jobs: A background job might be processing changes to the project, which can also lead to this error.
  Transaction Locking: The project might be locked due to a previous transaction that has not been completed or has encountered an error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the project, you may need to wait until they finish their changes. You can try to access the project again after some time.
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any