How To Fix IL098 - User &1 is editing functional location &2

IL098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 098

• Message text: User &1 is editing functional location &2

What causes this issue?

The object that you want to access
(<GL:functional_location>functional location</> &V2&) is currently
locked by user &V1&.

System Response

INCLUDE 'SPERREN2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SPERREN3' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL098 - User &1 is editing functional location &2 ?

  The SAP error message IL098 indicates that a user is currently editing a functional location, and another user is attempting to access or edit the same functional location simultaneously. This is a common issue in SAP systems where multiple users may need to work on the same data.
  
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is that the functional location (in this case, &2) is locked by another user (indicated by &1) who is currently editing it. SAP locks certain objects to prevent data inconsistencies that can arise from concurrent modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their editing session. Once they save their changes and exit, you should be able to access the functional location without any issues.
  
  
  Identify the User: If you need to know who is currently editing the functional location, you can use transaction code SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to