How To Fix HRMS_BIW_RECON021 - Posting runs are locked. Restart the transfer later

HRMS_BIW_RECON021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMS_BIW_RECON - BW: Reconcilation

• Message number: 021

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMS_BIW_RECON021 - Posting runs are locked. Restart the transfer later ?

  The SAP error message HRMS_BIW_RECON021 indicates that posting runs are currently locked, which prevents the transfer of data to the Business Information Warehouse (BW). This can occur for several reasons, including ongoing processes that are using the same resources or locks that have not been released due to previous errors.
  Causes:
  
  Ongoing Posting Runs: Another posting run is currently in progress, which locks the resources needed for your transfer.
  Unfinished Processes: Previous processes may not have completed successfully, leaving locks in place.
  System Configuration: Configuration settings in SAP may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  Database Locks: Locks at the database level can also cause this issue, especially if there are long-running transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the current posting run to complete and then retry the transfer.
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM66 (to view active processes) to identify