How To Fix MDG_BS_BP013 - Partner &1 and partner &2 are locked in CR &3 for relations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_BP - MDG BP: general messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Partner &1 and partner &2 are locked in CR &3 for relations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_BP013 - Partner &1 and partner &2 are locked in CR &3 for relations ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_BP013 indicates that there is a conflict due to partner records being locked in a Change Request (CR) for business partner relationships. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when you are trying to create or modify relationships between business partners, but the involved partners are currently locked for editing in a change request.
  Cause:
  
  Locked Business Partners: The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a relationship between two business partners (denoted as &1 and &2) that are currently locked in a change request (denoted as &3). This locking mechanism is in place to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Active Change Requests: If there are active change requests that involve the business partners in question, they will be locked until the change request is either approved or rejected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Change Requests: 
  
  Go to the Change Request Management (CRM) workbench in SAP and check for any active change requests that involve the business partners mentioned in the error message.
  You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or MDG_BS_BP to view the status of business partners and their associated change requests.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Business Partners:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the business partners by either completing or rejecting the change request that is locking them.
  Alternatively, if you are not the owner of the change request, you may need to contact the person responsible for it to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Wait for Approval: If the change request is in the approval process, you may need to wait until it is approved or rejected before you can proceed with your changes.
  
  
  Review Locking Mechanism: Ensure that your process for handling change requests and business partner relationships is well-defined to minimize locking issues in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner, MDG_BS_BP for Business Partner Governance, and SWI1 for workflow monitoring.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage change requests and business partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on managing business partner relationships and handling change requests in MDG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDG_BS_BP013 error and proceed with your business partner relationship modifications.