How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C230 - Import lock on list ID exists for characteristic &1

/PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C230 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Import lock on list ID exists for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C230 - Import lock on list ID exists for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C230 Import lock on list ID exists for characteristic &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to data import locks. This error indicates that there is an existing import lock on a specific list ID for the characteristic specified by &1, which prevents further import operations from being executed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Imports: The error often arises when multiple import processes are trying to access the same data simultaneously. If one import process has locked the data for a specific characteristic, other processes will be blocked until the lock is released.
  Long-running Processes: If an import process is taking longer than expected, it may hold the lock for an extended period, causing subsequent imports to fail.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing locks to be held