How To Fix PPEFOC252 - &1 &2 is being edited by &3

PPEFOC252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFOC - Messages for Focus

• Message number: 252

• Message text: &1 &2 is being edited by &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFOC252 - &1 &2 is being edited by &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEFOC252 indicates that a particular object (such as a planning object or a resource) is currently being edited by another user. This is a common issue in collaborative environments where multiple users may attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user tries to edit a planning object that is already locked by another user.
  The object is in use, which prevents other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the object is being edited by another user, you may need to wait until that user has finished their work and released the lock. You can periodically retry accessing the object.
  
  
  Check Lock Status: If you have the necessary permissions, you can check who is currently editing the object. This can often be done through transaction codes like SM12 (to