How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP222 - The selected data is currently locked by user &1

/SAPAPO/SDP222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 222

• Message text: The selected data is currently locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP222 - The selected data is currently locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP222 indicates that the data you are trying to access or modify in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system is currently locked by another user. This is a common issue in multi-user environments where data integrity is maintained by locking records during transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Another user is currently editing or processing the same data.
  A previous transaction did not release the lock due to an error or was not completed properly.
  The system is configured to lock certain data during specific operations to prevent concurrent modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary (e.g., another user is working on the data), you may simply wait for the other user to finish and then try again.
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system.
  You can filter by the user ID