How To Fix PPEARCHCMP093 - &1 &2 cannot be changed due to lock

PPEARCHCMP093 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEARCHCMP - iPPE Archiving Components

• Message number: 093

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be changed due to lock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEARCHCMP093 - &1 &2 cannot be changed due to lock ?

  The SAP error message PPEARCHCMP093 indicates that a particular object (like a planning object or a characteristic) cannot be changed because it is currently locked. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same object simultaneously. If another user or process is currently editing or has locked the object, you will receive this error when trying to make changes.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or processes may lock objects while they are being processed.
  Transaction Errors: If a previous transaction did not complete successfully, it might leave the object in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process is holding the lock on the object. If you have