How To Fix PV358 - Business event & is currently locked; no editing possible

PV358 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Business event & is currently locked; no editing possible

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV358 - Business event & is currently locked; no editing possible ?

  The SAP error message PV358 indicates that a business event is currently locked, which prevents any editing or modifications to that event. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same business event simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing the business event, leading to a lock.
  System Lock: The system may have placed a lock on the business event due to a previous transaction that has not been completed or released.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold a lock on the business event.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs that are processing data related to the business event may also cause it to be locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user, wait for a few moments and then try to access the business event again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12