How To Fix FRMLMSC181 - Recipe formula is being edited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLMSC - RMS-FRM: Miscellaneous Messages for Formula

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Recipe formula is being edited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLMSC181 - Recipe formula is being edited ?

  The SAP error message FRMLMSC181 indicates that a recipe formula is currently being edited and cannot be processed or modified until the editing session is completed or closed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, where users are working with formulas or recipes for products.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the same recipe formula, which locks the formula for editing to prevent conflicts.
  Session Not Closed: The user who initiated the editing session may not have saved or closed the session properly.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the recipe due to a previous session that did not terminate correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Other Users: Verify if another user is editing the same recipe. If so, you may need to wait until they finish their edits.
  Close Editing Session: If you are the one editing the recipe, ensure that you save your changes and exit the editing mode properly.
  Release Locks: If you suspect that a lock is still in place due to an unclosed session, you may need to contact your SAP administrator to release the lock.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the recipe and SM21 to view system logs for any related issues.
  Retry Later: If the recipe is being edited by another user, you may need to wait and try again later.
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to edit the recipe formula.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to recipe management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Recipe Management for detailed procedures on editing and managing recipes.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider training on best practices for using the Recipe Management module to avoid conflicts.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.