How To Fix CGPL_BW_INTERFACE005 - Data not saved in SAP BI because tables are locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CGPL_BW_INTERFACE - BW Interface

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Data not saved in SAP BI because tables are locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CGPL_BW_INTERFACE005 - Data not saved in SAP BI because tables are locked ?

  The SAP error message CGPL_BW_INTERFACE005 indicates that data could not be saved in SAP Business Intelligence (BI) because the relevant tables are locked. This typically occurs during data transfer processes, such as when loading data from SAP ERP to SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or during data extraction processes.
  Causes:
  
  
  Table Locking: The most common cause is that the tables involved in the data transfer are locked by another process. This can happen if:
  
  Another data load is currently in progress.
  A long-running transaction is holding locks on the tables.
  There are issues with the data extraction process that cause locks to persist.
  
  
  
  Batch Jobs: If there are batch jobs scheduled to run at the same time as the data load, they may be locking the tables.
  
  
  Database Locks: Database-level locks can also occur due to various reasons, including deadlocks or long-running queries.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM66 (to monitor active processes) to identify if there are any active processes that are locking the tables. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or, if appropriate, terminate them.
  
  
  Review Batch Jobs: Check if there are any scheduled batch jobs that might be running concurrently with your data load. If possible, reschedule them to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Retry the Data Load: After ensuring that no other processes are locking the tables, retry the data load. Sometimes, simply waiting for a few minutes can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Database Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from a database administrator to check for any underlying database issues or locks that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Increase Timeout Settings: If the locks are expected due to long-running processes, consider increasing the timeout settings for the data load process.
  
  
  Check for Errors in Data Transfer: Review the logs for any errors that might have occurred during the data transfer process. This can provide insights into whether the issue is related to data quality or other factors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM66: Global work process overview.
  ST22: Dump analysis (to check for any short dumps that might have occurred).
  SLG1: Application log (to check for logs related to the data load).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on data loading and handling locks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the locking issue and take appropriate action to resolve it.