How To Fix CRM_IC_APPL_UI_BPID038 - Session cannot be closed; business partner is being modified

CRM_IC_APPL_UI_BPID038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IC_APPL_UI_BPID - Messages for Identify Customer

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Session cannot be closed; business partner is being modified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IC_APPL_UI_BPID038 - Session cannot be closed; business partner is being modified ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IC_APPL_UI_BPID038 indicates that a session cannot be closed because the business partner (BP) is currently being modified. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system when a user attempts to close a session or navigate away while changes to a business partner's data are still being processed or saved.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Ongoing Modifications: The most common cause is that there are ongoing modifications to the business partner data. This could be due to:
  
  A user is currently editing the business partner information.
  A background process or transaction is still in progress that involves the business partner.
  
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a business partner is locked for editing by one user, other users will not be able to close their sessions or make changes until the lock is released.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Ensure that no other sessions are currently