How To Fix MODEL009 - IO class '&1' / Version &2 locked

MODEL009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MODEL - Modeling

• Message number: 009

• Message text: IO class '&1' / Version &2 locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MODEL009 - IO class '&1' / Version &2 locked ?

  The SAP error message MODEL009 indicates that a specific IO class (input/output class) is locked for a particular version. This typically occurs in the context of planning and modeling in SAP applications, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The IO class specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is currently locked, which means that it is being used or modified by another user or process.
  The version specified (denoted as &2) is also locked, preventing any changes or access to the data associated with that version.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MODEL009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the IO class and version. You can filter by the user or the specific object to see if there are any active locks.
  
  
  
  Identify the Locking User/Process:
  
  If you find that a lock exists, identify the user