How To Fix LM205 - Limit type &1 is being edited by user &2 -> termination

LM205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Limit type &1 is being edited by user &2 -> termination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM205 - Limit type &1 is being edited by user &2 -> termination ?

  The SAP error message LM205 indicates that a limit type is currently being edited by another user, which prevents you from making changes to it. 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 limit for a specific resource or cost center) in the system.
  The system locks the limit type to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure that changes are made in a controlled manner.
  Another user attempts to access or modify the same limit type while it is still locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait for the Other User: If possible, wait for the user who is currently editing the limit type to finish their changes and save them. Once they have completed their work, you should be able to access the limit