How To Fix IU853 - ICNV lock could not be executed -> Is deleted as candidate

IU853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 853

• Message text: ICNV lock could not be executed -> Is deleted as candidate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU853 - ICNV lock could not be executed -> Is deleted as candidate ?

  The SAP error message IU853, which states "ICNV lock could not be executed -> Is deleted as candidate," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) systems. This error is related to the handling of locks on data objects during planning activities, particularly when there are issues with the data consistency or when a lock cannot be acquired for a specific object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Locking Issues: The error often arises when the system is unable to acquire a lock on a data object because it is already locked by another process or user. This can happen during planning runs, data uploads, or when multiple users are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
  
  
  Deleted Candidates: The message indicates that the system has identified a candidate for processing that has been marked as deleted. This could occur if a planning object was removed