How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT005 - Foreign lock: lock object &1 is locked by user &2

/SAPAPO/DP_EVENT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Foreign lock: lock object &1 is locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT005 - Foreign lock: lock object &1 is locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_EVENT005 indicates that a specific lock object is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when multiple users or processes attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The error arises when one user or process is trying to access a lock object that is already locked by another user. This can happen during planning activities, data uploads, or when executing certain transactions in SAP APO.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold the lock for an extended period, preventing other users from accessing the same object.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or the way locks are managed can lead to more frequent locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their transaction and release the lock.