How To Fix GP403 - Planning parameters & are already being edited by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Planning parameters & are already being edited by &

What causes this issue?

You want to use planning parameters &V1& in planning, or
You want to process planning parameters &V1& yourself.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

These planning parameters are currently being edited by user &V2& or
are currently being used in planning.
You are not allowed to continue processing.
Changing the planning parameters can affect the planning function
considerably, so you can only use parameters &V1& after they have been
changed.
You can only change the planning parameters once they are not being used
by the planners.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP403 - Planning parameters & are already being edited by & ?

  The SAP error message GP403 indicates that the planning parameters you are trying to edit are currently being edited by another user. This is a common issue in SAP systems where multiple users may attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user has locked the planning parameters for editing. This can happen if they are currently working on the same planning area or parameters.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, which can lead to a lock on the parameters.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to allow only one user to edit certain planning parameters at a time.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try again. You can check with your colleagues to see if they are currently editing the parameters.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user is currently holding the lock on the planning parameters. If necessary, you can ask the user to release the lock.
  Session Management: Ensure that users are properly logging out of their sessions when they are done. This can help prevent unnecessary locks.
  Contact Administrator: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the user holding the lock, contact your SAP system administrator. They can help release the lock or investigate further.
  Review Configuration: If this is a frequent issue, it may be worth reviewing the configuration of the planning parameters to see if changes can be made to allow for more flexible access.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (to view and manage lock entries) and SM21 (to check system logs for any related issues).
  User Communication: Establish a protocol for users to communicate when they are working on shared planning parameters to minimize conflicts.
  Documentation: Ensure that there is proper documentation on how to handle planning parameters and the process for editing them to avoid confusion among users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GP403 error and manage planning parameters more effectively in SAP.