How To Fix INM067 - Unable to save; Planning data being edited by other user(s)

INM067 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INM - Message Class for Innovation Management

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Unable to save; Planning data being edited by other user(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INM067 - Unable to save; Planning data being edited by other user(s) ?

  The SAP error message INM067 ("Unable to save; Planning data being edited by other user(s)") typically occurs in the context of planning applications within SAP, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). This error indicates that the planning data you are trying to save is currently being edited by another user, which prevents you from saving your changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the same planning data or object, which locks the data for editing to prevent conflicts.
  Session Timeout: If a user has an active session that has not been properly closed, it may still hold a lock on the data.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a user has not released the lock (due to a crash, network issue, etc.), it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the data,