How To Fix /PM0/ABC_IBC164 - Active import lock for value range: template &1 / attribute &2

/PM0/ABC_IBC164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABC_IBC -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Active import lock for value range: template &1 / attribute &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABC_IBC164 - Active import lock for value range: template &1 / attribute &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABC_IBC164 Active import lock for value range: template &1 / attribute &2 typically indicates that there is an active import lock on a specific value range for a template and attribute in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data imports or updates in SAP applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other data management tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Data Imports: The error often arises when multiple processes are trying to import or update the same data simultaneously. SAP locks the data to prevent inconsistencies.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a previous import process is taking too long to complete, it may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Process Overview) to identify any active processes that