How To Fix PV701 - Business event &1 is locked by another user

PV701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Business event &1 is locked by another user

What causes this issue?

Business event activity allocation has been terminated since it was not
possible to lock the event for the allocation period.

How to fix this error?

Execute the activity allocation again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PV701 - Details

• The SAP error message PV701, which states "Business event &1 is locked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a business event that is currently being edited or processed by another user. This locking mechanism is a standard feature in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently working on the same business event, which causes the system to lock it for editing.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the business event locked.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place unintentionally.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the business event is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait for that user to finish their work and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: You can check the lock entries using transaction code SM12. This will allow you to see which user