How To Fix IL099 - User &1 is editing reference location &2

IL099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 099

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

What causes this issue?

The object that you want to access
(<GL:reference_functional_location>reference 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 IL099 - User &1 is editing reference location &2 ?

  The SAP error message IL099, which states "User &1 is editing reference location &2," typically occurs when a user attempts to edit a reference location (such as a storage location or a piece of equipment) that is currently being edited by another user. This is a common issue in systems where multiple users may access and modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the reference location, which locks the data for editing to prevent conflicts.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the reference location in a locked state.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a user has opened a transaction that locks the reference location, others will be unable to edit it until the lock is released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish editing the reference location.