How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMMOD056 - User &1 is editing model &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMMOD -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: User &1 is editing model &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMMOD056 - User &1 is editing model &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMMOD056 User &1 is editing model &2 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when a user attempts to edit a planning model that is currently being edited by another user. This is a concurrency control mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies and conflicts.
  Cause:
  
  The error indicates that the model (identified by &2) is locked by another user (identified by &1). This can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently making changes to the model.
  The previous editing session was not properly closed, leaving the model in a locked state.
  There is a session timeout or network issue that caused the lock to persist.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the other user is actively working on the model, the simplest solution is to wait until they finish and release the lock. You can then try to access the model again.
  
  
  Check Active Sessions: If you suspect that the lock is due to a session that is no longer active:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can filter by the model name or the user ID to see if there are any active locks.
  If you find a lock that should not be there (e.g., from a user who is no longer editing), you may need to delete the lock entry. However, this should be done with caution and ideally with the consent of the user who owns the lock.
  
  
  
  Contact the User: If you know who the user is, you can reach out to them to see if they can finish their work or release the lock.
  
  
  System Administrator Intervention: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, you may need to involve a system administrator who can investigate further and potentially clear the lock if necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM12 (to view and manage locks)
  SM21 (to check system logs for any related issues)
  ST22 (to check for dumps that might indicate underlying issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to locking mechanisms in APO to understand how they work and best practices for managing them.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly exit models and sessions to minimize the occurrence of such locks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the /SAPAPO/DMMOD056 error effectively.