How To Fix CM_EPM_REF_APPS161 - Product &1 is being edited by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EPM_REF_APPS - EPM Reference Apps: Message Class

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Product &1 is being edited by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EPM_REF_APPS161 - Product &1 is being edited by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EPM_REF_APPS161 indicates that a specific product (denoted by &1) is currently being edited by another user (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in environments where multiple users are working on the same product data simultaneously, such as in SAP's Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) or similar applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: The primary cause of this error is that the product is locked for editing by another user. This is a common scenario in collaborative environments where multiple users may attempt to edit the same data at the same time.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the product to remain locked even if they are no longer actively editing it.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios, especially if the locking mechanism is set to be more restrictive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the