How To Fix OIO186 - Shipment &1 is being edited by user &2

OIO186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIO - Remote Logistics

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Shipment &1 is being edited by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIO186 - Shipment &1 is being edited by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message OIO186 indicates that a shipment (identified by the shipment number &1) is currently being edited by another user (identified by user &2). This message typically occurs when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same shipment document simultaneously, which can lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user has locked the shipment for editing, preventing other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the shipment to remain locked.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to allow only one user to edit a shipment at a time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish editing the shipment. Once they save and exit, the lock will be released, and you can proceed with your changes.
  Check User Sessions: If you have access, check the user sessions in the system to