How To Fix CPOC213 - Process step is locked

CPOC213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPOC - PP-PI-PMA: Process Operator Cockpit Messages

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Process step is locked

What causes this issue?

You cannot change the process step since it is currently locked. The
reason for this may be that the dependent process step has not yet been
processed in, for example:
A signature strategy
A signature strategy that is executed asynchronously
A sequence definition

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First process all dependent process steps.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC213 - Process step is locked ?

  The SAP error message CPOC213, which states "Process step is locked," typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when a process step in a workflow or process chain is locked and cannot be executed. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The process step may be locked because another instance of the same process is currently running.
  Manual Locking: A user or administrator may have manually locked the process step to prevent changes or execution.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or errors that have caused the process step to become locked.
  Incomplete Execution: If a previous execution of the process step did not complete successfully, it may leave the step in a locked state.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to execute the process may not have the necessary authorizations, leading to a lock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Running Instances: Verify if there are any running instances