How To Fix H1832 - BS element &1 for excel communication locked by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 832

• Message text: BS element &1 for excel communication locked by &2

What causes this issue?

Budget structure element &v1& could not be locked for calling the
Excel-communication because it is already locked by user &v2&.
When calling the Excel-communication, the budget structure element is
locked on which the infotype excel communication (1517) is maintained in
the system. This is necessary in order to prevent more than one user
working in the same budget structure that is assigned to the same Excel
file and overwriting changes simultaneously.
As this does not exist when creating a budget structure element and can
therefore not be locked, in this case a lock is set on the budget
structure element above. A further reason for an error is that a budget
structure element is created directly underneath the budget structure
element on which the infotype Excel-communication (1517) is defined.

System Response

The Excel-communication cannot be started, therefore the changes made in
HR FPM cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &v2& has saved their changes in HR FPM and then execute
your changes again.
Make sure that the level on the budget structure, that is directly under
the budget structure element on which the Excel-communication is defined
is completely maintained before the Excel-communication is activated. If
necessary, create new budget structure elements of this level after the
budget carryforward but before activating the Excel-communication.
If this is not possible, you must deactivate the Excel-communication on
this level for a short time when creating a budget structure element.
When doing this, make sure that no Excel-relevant changes are made in
the area of HR FPM during this time to which the Excel-file is assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1832 - BS element &1 for excel communication locked by &2 ?

  The SAP error message H1832, which states "BS element &1 for Excel communication locked by &2," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a Business Suite (BS) element in SAP that is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen during Excel communication, such as when using SAP's integration with Microsoft Excel for reporting or data manipulation.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using the same Business Suite element, which locks it for editing or access.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the element in a locked state.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to locking issues, especially if multiple users are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user or process to finish and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User/Process: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to identify which user or process is holding the lock. You can then contact that user to coordinate access.
  Release the Lock: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually release the lock from transaction SM12. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt the work of the user currently holding the lock.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if any jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  Review System Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration or consulting with your SAP Basis team to ensure that locking mechanisms are functioning as intended.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly close sessions and avoid leaving elements locked inadvertently.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices on using Excel communication with SAP to minimize locking issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.