How To Fix CVI_API018 - IBAN &1 is being edited by user &2 at present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_API - Common for Customer & Vendor APIs

• Message number: 018

• Message text: IBAN &1 is being edited by user &2 at present

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_API018 - IBAN &1 is being edited by user &2 at present ?

  The SAP error message CVI_API018 indicates that the IBAN (International Bank Account Number) you are trying to edit is currently being edited by another user. This is a concurrency control mechanism in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies that can occur when multiple users attempt to modify the same data simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs when a user tries to edit an IBAN that is already locked by another user. This locking mechanism is in place to ensure data integrity and prevent conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their editing session. Once they have saved their changes and exited, you should be able to edit the IBAN without any issues.
  
  
  Identify the User: If you need to know who is currently editing the IBAN, you can check the user sessions in the SAP system. This can typically be done by using transaction codes like SM04 (User Overview) or AL08 (Global User Overview) to see which users are logged in and what they are doing.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you can identify the user who is editing the IBAN, you may want to reach out to them to see if they can finish their work sooner.
  
  
  System Administrator Intervention: If the user who is editing the IBAN is no longer active (e.g., they have logged out unexpectedly), a system administrator may need to release the lock. This can be done using transaction code SM12 (Delete and Display Locks) to find and delete the lock entry.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks on certain data. You can check for any running background jobs that might be affecting the IBAN.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a user opens a record for editing, a lock is placed on that record until the user saves or cancels their changes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM04, AL08, and SM12 for user session management and lock management.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly exit transactions to release locks when they are done editing data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_API018 error and successfully edit the IBAN.