How To Fix HR_BIW_PP002 - Posting runs are locked. Restart the transfer later

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_BIW_PP - Message class for HR posting data extractors

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Posting runs are locked. Restart the transfer later

What causes this issue?

The system tried to lock update runs for BW transfer, but they had
already been locked by another process (for example, update run
processing).

How to fix this error?

Restart the BW transfer at a later time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_BIW_PP002 - Posting runs are locked. Restart the transfer later ?

  The SAP error message HR_BIW_PP002 indicates that posting runs are currently locked, which prevents the transfer of data from being completed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HR (Human Resources) when there are ongoing processes that are locking the data for posting.
  Causes:
  
  Ongoing Processes: Another process or job is currently running that is locking the data. This could be a data transfer, a report generation, or any other job that requires exclusive access to the data.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a previous job that did not complete successfully, leaving the data in a locked state.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are causing the locks to persist longer than necessary.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the current process to complete. Once the locking job finishes, you can attempt the transfer again.
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any jobs that are currently running and may be causing the lock. If you identify a job that is stuck or taking too long, you may need to terminate it.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can use transaction SM12 to check for and release any locks that are no longer needed. Be cautious when doing this, as releasing locks can affect other users or processes.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any errors or warnings that might provide more context about why the locks are occurring.
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult your SAP Basis team. They can provide insights into system performance and help identify any underlying issues that may be causing the locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on handling locks and job management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HR_BIW_PP002 error and successfully complete your data transfer.