How To Fix DBMAN369 - InfoProvider is already locked by another process

DBMAN369 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 369

• Message text: InfoProvider is already locked by another process

What causes this issue?

The InfoCube is locked by another process of the application.

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?

Check which process is currently locking the InfoCube. To do this,
in the SAP Easy Access menu, choose
<LS>SAP Menu -> Tools -> Administration ->
Monitor -> Lock Entries</> (transaction SM12). Wait until this process
is finished before restarting.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN369 - InfoProvider is already locked by another process ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN369 indicates that an InfoProvider is currently locked by another process, which prevents you from performing certain operations on it. This is a common issue in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments, especially when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same InfoProvider simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the InfoProvider, leading to a lock.
  Long-Running Processes: A data load or transformation process might be taking longer than expected, holding the lock on the InfoProvider.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that are not released properly.
  Manual Locks: Locks can also be set manually by administrators for maintenance or other reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to a long-running process, waiting for that process to complete is often the simplest solution.
  Identify the Locking Process:
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks. You can filter