How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C131 - Application &1 is locked by user &2; import is canceled

/PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Application &1 is locked by user &2; import is canceled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C131 - Application &1 is locked by user &2; import is canceled ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C131 indicates that a specific application is locked by a user, which prevents the import process from proceeding. This type of error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve configuration or data import processes, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other SAP modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The application is currently being accessed or modified by another user, which results in a lock on the application. This is a common scenario when multiple users are working on the same application or configuration settings.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the application to remain locked even if they are no longer actively using it.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce locks on applications during certain operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check the user ID mentioned in the error message (&2). You can use