How To Fix CM_REPORT_API001 - & was not set to historical; report is locked by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_API - API Report

• Message number: 001

• Message text: & was not set to historical; report is locked by another user

What causes this issue?

You attempted to release a report in whose generation variant the
setting was made that all corresponding older released reports are to
be set to historical automatically. &V1& is one of these older reports
that should be set to historical. However, this is not possible because
it is currently locked by another user.

System Response

The report &V1& could not be locked and thus not be set to historical.

How to fix this error?

When the report &V1& is no longer locked, set it to historical
manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_API001 - & was not set to historical; report is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_API001 typically indicates that a report is locked because another user is currently accessing or modifying it. This can happen in various SAP modules where reports are generated or modified, and it is a common issue in environments where multiple users are working simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently running or editing the same report, which locks it for other users.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the report in a locked state.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system glitches or errors can lead to reports being incorrectly marked as locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is working on the report, the simplest solution is to wait until they finish and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can look for locks related to the report in question and see if you can identify the user