How To Fix R7I747 - Operation contains locked InfoObjects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 747

• Message text: Operation contains locked InfoObjects

What causes this issue?

The cut operation affects locked InfoObjects.
Examples of locked InfoObjects:
InfoObjects contained in the active version of the object AND the object
already contains data
InfoObjects contained in the validity table for non-cumulatives
(InfoCube)
InfoObjects contained in the related archiving object.
Locked InfoObjects <ZH>cannot be removed from the object</>.

System Response

In order to ensure consistency, the system terminates <ZH>the entire cut
operation</>.

How to fix this error?

Only select dimensions, hierarchy nodes and InfoObjects that are not
locked and that do not contain any locked objects.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I747 - Operation contains locked InfoObjects ?

  The SAP error message R7I747, which states "Operation contains locked InfoObjects," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to perform an operation (like data loading, data extraction, or data processing) that involves InfoObjects that are currently locked. This can happen during data loading processes, transformations, or when trying to activate or change InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked InfoObjects: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObjects you are trying to work with are locked. This can happen if:
  
  Another user or process is currently using or modifying the InfoObjects.
  A previous operation did not complete successfully, leaving the InfoObjects in a locked state.
  There are ongoing data loads or transformations that are still in progress.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the InfoObjects are part of a transport request that is currently being processed, they may be locked until the transport is completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the InfoObjects. You can look for locks associated with your user ID or the specific InfoObjects in question. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If another process is using the InfoObjects, you may need to wait for that process to complete. You can monitor the status of data loads or transformations in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  
  
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary permissions and you determine that the locks are stale or no longer needed, you can manually release them in SM12.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the InfoObjects are part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is completed and that the objects are not locked due to transport activities.
  
  
  Restart the Process: After resolving the locking issue, you may need to restart the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  RSA1: To access the Data Warehousing Workbench and monitor data loads.
  ST22: To check for dumps that might provide additional context if the error is related to a system issue.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks, as well as to perform the operations you are attempting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to InfoObjects and data loading processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R7I747 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.