How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP171 - Order &1 NOT deleted: Order was changed by another transaction.

/SAPAPO/SNP171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Order &1 NOT deleted: Order was changed by another transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP171 - Order &1 NOT deleted: Order was changed by another transaction. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP171 Order &1 NOT deleted: Order was changed by another transaction typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) component. This error indicates that an attempt to delete a specific order (identified by &1) has failed because the order was modified by another transaction or user in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Modifications: The most common cause of this error is that the order is being modified by another user or process at the same time you are trying to delete it. This can happen in environments where multiple users are working on the same data.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If an order is locked by another transaction, any attempt to delete it will result in this error.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or batch processes may be updating the order while you are