How To Fix /MVA/AMVIDEMSG042 - CIC process cannot be locked

/MVA/AMVIDEMSG042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMVIDEMSG -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: CIC process cannot be locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMVIDEMSG042 - CIC process cannot be locked ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMVIDEMSG042 indicating that the "CIC process cannot be locked" typically arises in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the Collaborative Inventory Collaboration (CIC) process. This error suggests that there is an issue with locking mechanisms that prevent the system from processing the CIC data.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: The error may occur if multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same CIC data simultaneously, leading to a locking conflict.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or experiencing performance issues, it may not be able to acquire the necessary locks.
  Database Locking: There may be database-level locks that are preventing the CIC process from being executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the CIC process or related modules may lead to locking issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and