How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION125 - BPF: Instance &1 with ID &2 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 125

• Message text: BPF: Instance &1 with ID &2 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION125 - BPF: Instance &1 with ID &2 is locked ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION125 indicates that a Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) instance is locked. This typically occurs when a process is trying to access a BPC instance that is currently being used or modified by another process, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the BPC instance.
  Long-Running Processes: A previous process may not have completed, leaving the instance in a locked state.
  System Errors: Unexpected system errors or crashes can leave instances in a locked state.
  Manual Locking: Instances can be manually locked by administrators for maintenance or other reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user or process, waiting for a short period and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Check Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 or SM50 to check for active processes in the system. Identify if any processes are holding locks on the instance.
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