How To Fix LM202 - Limit type &1 is being edited by user &2 -> no archiving

LM202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Limit type &1 is being edited by user &2 -> no archiving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM202 - Limit type &1 is being edited by user &2 -> no archiving ?

  The SAP error message LM202 indicates that a limit type is currently being edited by another user, which prevents the archiving process from proceeding. This is a common issue in SAP systems when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is currently editing a limit type (e.g., a credit limit, budget limit, etc.) in the system.
  The system locks the limit type to prevent data inconsistencies, which leads to the archiving process being halted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LM202 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the User: Check who is currently editing the limit type. You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to view lock entries) to see which user has locked the limit type.
  
  
  Communicate with the User: If possible, communicate with the user who is editing the limit type and ask them to complete their changes or log out of the session.
  
  
  Wait