How To Fix CX213 - Error locking characteristic &

CX213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX213 - Error locking characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message CX213, which indicates an issue with locking a characteristic, typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there are problems related to data modeling, data loading, or characteristic handling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The error often occurs when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same characteristic simultaneously, leading to a locking conflict.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold a lock on the characteristic, preventing other processes from accessing it.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the system settings or in the data model can also lead to locking issues.
  Data Load Issues: Problems during data loading processes, such as failed or incomplete loads, can cause locks to remain active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for active locks on the characteristic. You can identify the user or process holding