How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP160 - The selection & accesses data that is currently locked

/SAPAPO/SDP160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: The selection & accesses data that is currently locked

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/SAPAPO/SDP160 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP160 indicates that the selection and access data you are trying to work with is currently locked. 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:
  
  Data Locking: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same data. SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it may hold locks on the data longer than expected.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs that are processing data can also lock the data, preventing other users from accessing it.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
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