How To Fix /CPD/PWS_RATECARD003 - Customizing locked by user &1

/CPD/PWS_RATECARD003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PWS_RATECARD -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Customizing locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PWS_RATECARD003 - Customizing locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PWS_RATECARD003 Customizing locked by user &1 indicates that a specific customizing object in the SAP system is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs when a user is editing or has opened a customizing transaction, preventing other users from making changes to the same object until the lock is released.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The user identified by &1 has opened a customizing transaction and has not yet saved or exited it properly, which keeps the object locked.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user’s session times out or if they exit unexpectedly, the lock may not be released immediately.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user is performing a long-running transaction, it can hold the lock for an extended period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: If the user is actively working on the customizing object, the best approach is to wait until they finish and release the lock.
  Contact the User: If you know who the