How To Fix GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO157 - User &1 is editing Division of Interest

GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: User &1 is editing Division of Interest

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO157 - User &1 is editing Division of Interest ?

  The SAP error message GHO_OWNERSHIP_BO157, which states "User &1 is editing Division of Interest," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas or similar industry solutions where multiple users may be working on the same data set, such as Division of Interest (DOI) records.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that another user (identified by &1) is currently editing the Division of Interest record you are trying to access. This is a common issue in multi-user environments where data integrity is maintained by locking records while they are being edited. The system prevents simultaneous edits to avoid conflicts and data corruption.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished editing the record. You can periodically check back to see if the record is available for editing.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you know who the user is (the one identified by &1), you can reach out to them