How To Fix EXPD054 - Progress Tracking: Proj &1 WBS &2 is being edited by &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EXPD - Expediting

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Progress Tracking: Proj &1 WBS &2 is being edited by &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EXPD054 - Progress Tracking: Proj &1 WBS &2 is being edited by &3 ?

  The SAP error message EXPD054 indicates that a specific project (identified by the project number &1) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element (identified by WBS &2) is currently being edited by another user (identified by &3). This message typically arises in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same project data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that another user has locked the project or WBS element for editing. SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies that can occur when multiple users attempt to modify the same data at the same time.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user has a long-running transaction open, it may hold the lock for an extended period, preventing others from accessing the same project or WBS element.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to more frequent locking