How To Fix /SAPAPO/RES_MSG006 - Resource network &2 is locked by user &1

/SAPAPO/RES_MSG006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RES_MSG -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Resource network &2 is locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RES_MSG006 - Resource network &2 is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RES_MSG006 indicates that a resource network is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to access or modify a resource network that is currently locked by another user. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The resource network is being edited or accessed by another user, which prevents other users from making changes to it.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the resource network to remain locked.
  System Error: Occasionally, a system error or crash may leave a resource in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the resource network. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 (for lock entries) in the SAP GUI. Look for the user ID that is locking the resource network.
  
  
  Contact the