How To Fix PPE_INST021 - Geometric instance &1/&2 (&3) currently being processed by &4

PPE_INST021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_INST - Messages for Geometric Instances

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Geometric instance &1/&2 (&3) currently being processed by &4

What causes this issue?

You want to process geometric instance &V1&/&V2&, which has the internal
ID &V3&. However, this instance is currently being processed by user
&V4& and is therefore locked.

System Response

The system does not permit any changes to the geometric instance while
it is locked by user &V4&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_INST021 - Geometric instance &1/&2 (&3) currently being processed by &4 ?

  The SAP error message PPE_INST021 indicates that a geometric instance (such as a part or component in a product structure) is currently being processed by another user or transaction. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Engineering Change Management (ECM) when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same object simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another user is currently editing or processing the same geometric instance. SAP locks the object to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking a long time to complete, it may hold a lock on the object, preventing others from accessing it.
  System Performance Issues: Sometimes, system performance issues can lead to delays in releasing locks, causing this error to appear.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If you encounter this error, the simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try