How To Fix PPEAPO_ECN007 - Change number &1 is locked by user &2

PPEAPO_ECN007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEAPO_ECN - Message Class for BAdI Class CL_PPEAPO_ECN

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Change number &1 is locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEAPO_ECN007 - Change number &1 is locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEAPO_ECN007 indicates that a change number (or change document) is locked by another user. This typically occurs in the context of change management processes within SAP, particularly in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to access or modify a change number that is currently locked by another user.
  The change number is being edited or processed by someone else, preventing concurrent access to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: 
  
  Check who is currently locking the change number. The error message indicates the user ID of the person who has locked the change number.
  
  
  
  Contact the Locking User: 
  
  If possible, reach out to the user who is holding the lock. They may be able to complete their task and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Wait for the Lock to be Released: 
  
  If the locking user is working