How To Fix LSOPV172 - The course is already being edited

LSOPV172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LSOPV - Training Management (Copy of Message Class PV)

• Message number: 172

• Message text: The course is already being edited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LSOPV172 - The course is already being edited ?

  The SAP error message LSOPV172, which states "The course is already being edited," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Learning Solution (LSO) module when multiple users attempt to edit the same course simultaneously. This can lead to conflicts and inconsistencies in the data being modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the same course, which locks the course for editing to prevent data corruption.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the course in an "editing" state.
  System Glitches: Occasionally, system errors or glitches can cause the course to appear as being edited when it is not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Other Users: Verify if another user is currently editing the course. If so, wait for them to finish before attempting to edit again.
  Refresh the Session: Log out and log back into the SAP system to refresh your session. This can help clear any stale locks on the