How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP013 - &1 is partially locked by another application (&2)

/PF1/PE_PP013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 is partially locked by another application (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP013 - &1 is partially locked by another application (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP013 &1 is partially locked by another application (&2) typically indicates that a particular object (like a production order, material, or another entity) is currently being accessed or modified by another user or application, which prevents you from making changes to it. This is a common issue in SAP systems where multiple users or processes may try to access the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using the object, leading to a lock.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the object longer than expected.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the object, causing it to be locked.
  Inconsistent State: The object may be in a state that requires it to be locked for integrity reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: Often, the simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try again. The