How To Fix /IAM/UI118 - Activity &1: status changed to &2 in other session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/UI -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Activity &1: status changed to &2 in other session

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/UI118 - Activity &1: status changed to &2 in other session ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/UI118 Activity &1: status changed to &2 in other session typically indicates that the status of a particular activity or transaction has been modified in another session or by another user. This can occur in scenarios where multiple users are working on the same data or when a user has multiple sessions open.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause is that the same activity is being accessed or modified in another session or by another user, leading to a conflict in status.
  Session Management: If a user has multiple sessions open and changes the status of an activity in one session, it can affect the other sessions.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one session changes the status, the other session may not be able to proceed with the previous status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Session: If you encounter this error, try refreshing the session or