How To Fix /RPM/PLANNING418 - Project Management project &1 linked to current item is locked by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/PLANNING -

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Project Management project &1 linked to current item is locked by &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING418 - Project Management project &1 linked to current item is locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING418 indicates that a project in Project Management (PM) is locked by another user or process, preventing the current user from making changes to it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user is editing the project, or when a background job is processing data related to the project.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the project or has it open in a session.
  Background Job: A background job is processing data related to the project, which locks it temporarily.
  System Lock: The project might be locked due to a system error or inconsistency.
  Transaction Lock: The project might be locked due to an incomplete transaction or a previous error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Sessions: Identify if another user is currently working on the project. You can use transaction SM04 to see active user sessions and check if someone else is editing the project.
  Wait and Retry: If the project is locked by a background job, wait for the job to complete and then try again.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can use transaction SM12 to check for and release any locks held on the project.
  Contact Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They can check for any system-level locks or issues.
  Check for Incomplete Transactions: Ensure that there are no incomplete transactions that might be causing the lock. You can check transaction logs or use transaction SM21 for system logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM04: User sessions overview.
  SM12: Lock entries overview.
  SM21: System log.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Project Management for more details on project locking mechanisms.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to access and modify the project.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the issue.