How To Fix FDT_HRF224 - Rule &1 is being edited by user &2

FDT_HRF224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_HRF - FDT: HRF

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Rule &1 is being edited by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_HRF224 - Rule &1 is being edited by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_HRF224 indicates that a specific rule (identified by &1) is currently being edited by another user (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or similar environments where multiple users may attempt to edit the same rule or configuration simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: The primary cause of this error is that two or more users are trying to edit the same rule at the same time. SAP locks the rule for editing to prevent conflicts and data integrity issues.
  Session Timeout: If a user has an open session editing the rule and it times out or is left open, it may still be locked for editing.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking issues, especially in environments with high user activity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish editing