How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG158 - Invalid or locked data

/SAPAPO/CFM_MSG158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Invalid or locked data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG158 - Invalid or locked data ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG158 Invalid or locked data typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the Capacity Planning or Production Planning modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a certain operation due to invalid or locked data.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Data: The data you are trying to access or modify may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is currently using the same data.
  Invalid Data: The data being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted or modified in a way that makes it invalid for the current operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that are preventing the operation from being completed.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data (like materials, resources, or