How To Fix /RPM/ITEM062 - Item is display only; related project currently being edited by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/ITEM -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Item is display only; related project currently being edited by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/ITEM062 - Item is display only; related project currently being edited by & ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/ITEM062 indicates that the item you are trying to edit is in a "display only" mode because it is currently being edited by another user. This is a common scenario in collaborative environments where multiple users may be working on the same project or item simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user has the item open for editing, which locks the item for other users to prevent conflicting changes.
  Session Lock: The item may be locked due to a previous session that did not close properly, or the user editing it may have left the session open.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished editing the item and has saved their changes. Once they exit the editing mode, you should be able to edit the item.
  Contact the User: If you know who is editing the item (the user is indicated in the error