How To Fix PSHLP_MSG_CL133 - Object locked; draft of this object (or subobjects) exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Object locked; draft of this object (or subobjects) exists

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go to the <LS>Select Lock Entries</> screen (the <LB>SM12
</>transaction) for more details.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSHLP_MSG_CL133 - Object locked; draft of this object (or subobjects) exists ?

  The SAP error message PSHLP_MSG_CL133 indicates that an object is locked because a draft of that object (or its subobjects) already exists. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or similar modules where objects can be in a draft state, preventing further modifications until the draft is either saved or deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Draft Exists: The primary cause of this error is that a draft version of the object you are trying to edit or create already exists. This can happen if a user has previously started editing the object but has not yet saved or finalized their changes.
  Concurrent Access: Another user may have the object open in a draft state, leading to a lock on the object.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may enforce strict locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Drafts:
  
  Navigate to the object in question and check if there is an existing draft.