How To Fix OK501 - User & is locking the directory for selection versions

OK501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OK - Logical database PS

• Message number: 501

• Message text: User & is locking the directory for selection versions

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to save a selection version, while another user is
accessing and adding to the directory of selection versions.

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

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Try again later.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OK501 - Details

• The SAP error message OK501 indicates that a user is currently locking the directory for selection versions. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when multiple users are trying to access or modify selection versions simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The user mentioned in the error message has locked the directory for selection versions, which prevents other users from accessing or modifying it.
  Concurrent Access: If multiple users are trying to access the same selection version or directory at the same time, it can lead to this locking issue.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the SAP system may lead to locking issues if not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the locking is temporary, simply waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can identify the