How To Fix PSHLP_MSG_CL093 - Editing not possible; selected draft locked for editing by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSHLP_MSG_CL - Message Class for PS EhP4 Developments

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Editing not possible; selected draft locked for editing by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSHLP_MSG_CL093 - Editing not possible; selected draft locked for editing by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message PSHLP_MSG_CL093 indicates that the selected draft is locked for editing by another user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or similar modules where multiple users may be working on drafts or documents simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  User Lock: Another user has opened the draft for editing, and the system has locked it to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: If a user has left a draft open for an extended period, the system may still consider it locked.
  Technical Issues: Sometimes, technical issues or bugs can lead to a draft being incorrectly marked as locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Lock:
  
  Identify the user who has locked the draft. The error message indicates the user ID (e.g., &1).
  Contact the user to see if they can save and close the draft, releasing