How To Fix RSPLF453 - Execution instance &1 (of planning sequence) locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLF - Planning Framework

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Execution instance &1 (of planning sequence) locked

What causes this issue?

Execution instance changed to another process.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLF453 - Execution instance &1 (of planning sequence) locked ?

  The SAP error message RSPLF453 indicates that a planning sequence execution instance is locked. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when a planning sequence is being executed, but another process is currently using the same instance, preventing the new execution from proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: Another user or process is currently executing the same planning sequence, which locks the instance.
  Long-Running Processes: A previous execution of the planning sequence is taking longer than expected, causing the lock to persist.
  System Issues: There may be issues with the system that are causing locks to not be released properly.
  Manual Locks: A manual lock may have been placed on the planning sequence or the data involved.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user or process, wait for that process to complete and then retry executing the planning sequence.
  Check Running Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to check for any long-running processes that might be holding the lock.
  Release Locks: If you determine that a lock is no longer needed, you can release it using transaction SM12 (Delete Locks). Be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt other users.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs or the BW process chain logs to identify any issues that may have caused the lock.
  System Administration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues that may be causing locks to not be released properly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and delete locks.
  SM66: To view all active processes in the system.
  SM50: To view the work processes on a specific application server.
  
  
  Planning Sequence: Understand the specific planning sequence that is causing the issue, including its dependencies and any scheduled jobs that may be related.
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to execute the planning sequence and that there are no authorization issues causing the lock.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.