How To Fix MM_PUR_RETDEL_MSG001 - PO &1 is currently being edited in another session. Try again later

MM_PUR_RETDEL_MSG001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_RETDEL_MSG - Return Delivery Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: PO &1 is currently being edited in another session. Try again later

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_RETDEL_MSG001 - PO &1 is currently being edited in another session. Try again later ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_RETDEL_MSG001 indicates that a Purchase Order (PO) is currently being edited in another session. This typically occurs when multiple users or sessions attempt to access or modify the same PO simultaneously, leading to a lock on the document to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is editing the same Purchase Order in a different session or transaction.
  Session Lock: The system has placed a lock on the PO to ensure data integrity while it is being modified.
  Unfinished Transactions: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the PO in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to access the PO again. The lock will be released once the other session is done editing.
  Check Active Sessions: If you have access, check if there are any active sessions editing the PO. You can use transaction code