How To Fix OIJ_3WP163 - Item &1 changed concurrently by user &2. Data not saved. See details.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_3WP - Three way pegging message class, component of TSW

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Item &1 changed concurrently by user &2. Data not saved. See details.

What causes this issue?

Sched entry &V1& has been changed concurrently by user &V2&.This may
happen when you are using Late Locking strategy and another user makes
concurret changes to the data you are working on.

System Response

The system does not save the changes for this record. The value of the
field will be restored to the latest content in the database. The
system 'merged' the changes by user &V2& and your own data entry.

How to fix this error?

Please verify your changes with user &V2& and save again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_3WP163 - Item &1 changed concurrently by user &2. Data not saved. See details. ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_3WP163 indicates that an item (identified by &1) was changed concurrently by another user (identified by &2), which has resulted in a conflict that prevents the data from being saved. This type of error typically occurs in environments where multiple users are working on the same data simultaneously, leading to a situation where one user's changes conflict with another's.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users are trying to edit the same item at the same time.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one user has locked the item for editing, another user attempting to save changes will encounter this error.
  Session Timeout: If a user has an open session that times out, and another user makes changes, the first user may receive this error when trying to save their changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Data: The user encountering the error should refresh the data to get the latest version from the database. This can often be done by reloading the screen or navigating away and back to the item.
  Check for Changes: After refreshing, review the changes made by the other user. If necessary, coordinate with that user to ensure that the changes are aligned.
  Save Changes Again: After refreshing and reviewing, attempt to save the changes again.
  Communication: If working in a team, communicate with other users to avoid simultaneous edits on the same item.
  Lock Management: If the issue persists, consider implementing a more robust locking strategy or workflow to manage concurrent edits.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the specific module you are working in (e.g., OIJ for Oil and Gas).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to handle concurrent editing scenarios and the importance of refreshing data before making changes.
  System Configuration: Review system settings related to locking and concurrent access to ensure they are configured appropriately for your business processes.
  
  If the problem continues to occur frequently, it may be beneficial to analyze user workflows and consider adjustments to minimize concurrent access to critical data.