How To Fix VS206 - Payment card data is blocked by another user; display only

VS206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Payment card data is blocked by another user; display only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS206 - Payment card data is blocked by another user; display only ?

  The SAP error message VS206: Payment card data is blocked by another user; display only typically occurs in the context of managing payment card information within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to sales and distribution (SD) or financial accounting (FI). This error indicates that the payment card data is currently being accessed or modified by another user, and as a result, the current user can only view the data but cannot make any changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that another user is currently editing or has locked the payment card data. SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies that can arise from simultaneous updates.
  Session Timeout: If a user has left a session open for an extended period, the system may still consider that session active, leading to a lock on the payment card data.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions or roles may