How To Fix WRF_APC371 - PL assignment locked by user &1 (hierarchy node/season/assortment type)

WRF_APC371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 371

• Message text: PL assignment locked by user &1 (hierarchy node/season/assortment type)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC371 - PL assignment locked by user &1 (hierarchy node/season/assortment type) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC371 PL assignment locked by user &1 (hierarchy node/season/assortment type)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to make changes to a Product Lifecycle (PL) assignment in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, but the assignment is currently locked by another user. The lock is placed to prevent simultaneous conflicting changes to the same hierarchy node, season, or assortment type.
  In other words, the PL assignment you are trying to edit or process is already locked because another user is working on it. The system prevents concurrent edits to maintain data consistency and avoid conflicts.
  
  Explanation of the message components:
  
  PL assignment locked by user &1: The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the username of the person who currently holds the lock.
  Hierarchy node/season/assortment type: Specifies the context or object for which the lock is applied.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the user holding the lock:
  
  The message shows the username (&1) who currently has the lock.
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