How To Fix RMSA_VRS010 - Editing is not possible; user & is editing object in chain

RMSA_VRS010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_VRS - RMS: Versioning

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Editing is not possible; user & is editing object in chain

What causes this issue?

You want to edit a version of an object, such as a recipe, that is part
of a version chain. Another user is currently editing a version in the
version chain. You cannot therefore edit any version in the version
chain of the object at the present time.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Wait until the other user has finished editing the object.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSA_VRS010 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSA_VRS010, which states "Editing is not possible; user & is editing object in chain," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail Management System (RMS) or similar modules where multiple users may be trying to access or edit the same object or data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  This error is triggered when a user attempts to edit an object (such as a retail chain, article, or other data) that is currently being edited by another user. The system locks the object to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity. The user indicated in the error message is currently holding the lock on the object, which prevents others from making changes until the lock is released.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the User: Check who is currently editing the object. The error message will typically display the user ID of the person who has the lock.
  
  
  Wait for Release: