How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES701 - New forecast period was not created; financial plan &1 is locked by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: New forecast period was not created; financial plan &1 is locked by &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES701 - New forecast period was not created; financial plan &1 is locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES701 indicates that a new forecast period could not be created because the financial plan specified (denoted by &1) is locked by a user or process (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial planning and forecasting within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same financial plan simultaneously. If a user or process has locked the financial plan, other users will be unable to create new forecast periods until the lock is released.
  User Session: A user may have an active session that is holding the lock on the financial plan.
  Background Jobs: A background job or process may be running that is currently using the financial plan, causing it to be locked.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are causing the financial plan to be locked unintentionally.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Determine who or what is locking the financial plan. You can do this by checking the transaction logs or using transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) or SM21 (to view system logs).
  Release the Lock: If the lock is held by a user session that is no longer active or needed, you can manually release the lock using transaction SM12. Be cautious when doing this to avoid disrupting other users.
  Wait for Background Jobs: If a background job is locking the financial plan, you may need to wait for it to complete. You can check the status of background jobs using transaction SM37.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to financial planning and locking mechanisms to ensure they are set up correctly.
  User Communication: If the lock is held by another user, communicate with them to understand why the lock is in place and if it can be released.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (lock entries), SM21 (system log), and SM37 (job monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial planning and forecasting to understand the locking mechanisms and best practices for managing financial plans.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.