How To Fix OIO278 - Delivery &1 is being edited by user &2

OIO278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIO - Remote Logistics

• Message number: 278

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

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the hold status of an object such as a PM
Order Component or a Requisition Item. The object is linked to a
delivery that would be affected by this change but it is being edited
by another user.

System Response

You cannot change the hold status of this object until the
corresponding delivery is available.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIO278 - Delivery &1 is being edited by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message OIO278 indicates that a delivery document (in this case, identified as &1) is currently being edited by another user (identified as &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same delivery document simultaneously, leading to a lock situation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user has opened the delivery document for editing, which locks the document to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the document locked.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that enforce strict locking mechanisms for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish editing the document. Once they save and exit, you should be able to access the delivery.
  Check User Sessions: If you have access to transaction codes like SM12 (to view lock entries) or SM21 (to check system logs), you can