How To Fix CUMTX213 - Error locking characteristic &

CUMTX213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Error locking characteristic &

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred locking characteristic &v1&.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CUMTX213 - Details

• The SAP error message CUMTX213, which indicates "Error locking characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with locking a characteristic during data processing or reporting. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes may be trying to access or modify the same characteristic simultaneously, leading to a locking conflict.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes too long to complete may hold a lock on the characteristic, preventing others from accessing it.
  Database Locking Issues: There may be issues at the database level that prevent the characteristic from being locked properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the InfoObject or InfoProvider settings may lead to locking problems.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the locking mechanism.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for