How To Fix SO2_TOOL422 - The data has been locked by the user & (display only)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO2_TOOL - Messages for OXYGEN Page Editor

• Message number: 422

• Message text: The data has been locked by the user & (display only)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO2_TOOL422 - The data has been locked by the user & (display only) ?

  The SAP error message SO2_TOOL422 indicates that the data you are trying to access or modify is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users are working with the same data set, and one user has locked the data for editing or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user has opened the data for editing, which places a lock on it to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the lock to persist even if they are no longer actively working on it.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios, especially in high-traffic environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished their work and released the lock. You can check with your colleagues to see if they are currently using the