How To Fix /SAPAPO/DC_MSG230 - Characteristic group &1 presently being edited by user &2

/SAPAPO/DC_MSG230 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DC_MSG -

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Characteristic group &1 presently being edited by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG230 - Characteristic group &1 presently being edited by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG230 indicates that a characteristic group is currently being edited by another user. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) where multiple users may be working on the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to edit a characteristic group that is already open and being modified by another user.
  The system locks the characteristic group to prevent data inconsistencies and conflicts that could arise from simultaneous edits.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the User: Check who is currently editing the characteristic group. The error message provides the user ID of the person who has the lock.
  
  
  Contact the User: If possible, reach out to the user who is editing the characteristic group and ask them to finish their work or release the lock.
  
  
  Wait for Release: If the user is actively working