How To Fix ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG028 - User &1 is editing the system pair record

ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG - Texts for Top Level Info Tagging

• Message number: 028

• Message text: User &1 is editing the system pair record

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ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG028 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG028 indicates that a user is currently editing a system pair record, which prevents other users from making changes to that record simultaneously. This is a common issue in systems where multiple users may need to access and modify the same data.
  
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs when a user attempts to edit a system pair record that is already being edited by another user. This is a locking mechanism in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies and conflicts that can arise from concurrent edits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait for the Other User to Finish: The simplest solution is to wait until the user currently editing the record has completed their changes and saved the record. Once they exit the editing mode, you should be able to access the record.
  
  
  Identify the User: If you need to know who is currently editing the record, you can check the system logs or use transaction codes like