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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 production versions) can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the data. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can release them.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data you are trying to access is valid. Check if the relevant master data (like materials, resources, etc.) exists and is correctly configured.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the operations you are trying to perform.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  Reprocess the Data: If the data was temporarily invalid or locked, try reprocessing the transaction after a short period.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO to understand the context in which this error might occur and any specific requirements for the data being processed.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.