How To Fix PPEENG160 - Lock of &1 &2 reset to "shared" mode

PPEENG160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Lock of &1 &2 reset to "shared" mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG160 - Lock of &1 &2 reset to "shared" mode ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG160 indicates that a lock on a particular object (like a production order, work center, or similar) has been reset to "shared" mode. This typically occurs in the context of the Production Planning and Execution (PPE) module when multiple users or processes are trying to access the same object simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same object at the same time. When one user locks the object in exclusive mode, and another user tries to access it, the system may reset the lock to shared mode to allow read access.
  
  
  Lock Timeout: If a process holds a lock for too long, the system may reset the lock to allow other processes to access the object.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system regarding lock management may lead to this behavior.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock