How To Fix CZ258 - Data locked by & so changes are not possible

CZ258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Data locked by & so changes are not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ258 - Data locked by & so changes are not possible ?

  The SAP error message CZ258, which states "Data locked by & so changes are not possible," typically indicates that the data you are trying to modify is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's data integrity and concurrency control, ensuring that multiple users do not make conflicting changes to the same data simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the same data or has it locked for some reason.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the data, which can lead to locks being placed on the data.
  Transaction Locks: Certain transactions may lock data until they are completed or canceled.
  Long-running Processes: If a process is taking a long time to complete, it may hold a lock on the data for an extended period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system. You can filter by user