How To Fix LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS038 - Vendor &1 is being edited by another user

LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Vendor &1 is being edited by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS038 - Vendor &1 is being edited by another user ?

  The SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS038 indicates that the vendor (in this case, represented by &1) is currently being edited by another user. This is a common issue in systems where multiple users may attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that another user has locked the vendor record for editing. SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies that can arise from simultaneous edits.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, which can lead to a lock on the vendor record.
  Background Jobs: If there are background jobs or processes that are currently working on the vendor data, this can also lead to a lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to access the vendor record again. If the other user is done editing, the lock will be released.
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