How To Fix RSPLS_CR100 - PPM selections for InfoProvider '&1': Buffer is locked

RSPLS_CR100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 100

• Message text: PPM selections for InfoProvider '&1': Buffer is locked

What causes this issue?

To use PPM selections, an area is required in the shared objects memory.
You need to recreate this area for InfoProvider '&V1&'. However, the
area already exists and is currently locked.

System Response

The buffer cannot be created for the PPM selections.

How to fix this error?

Notify the system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In PPM Customizing, delete the PPM buffer for InfoProvider '&V1&'. In
transaction SHMA, you can also delete the buffer directly for an
individual server. For the SHM area CL_RSPLPPM_DS_AREA, you can display
the instances. Delete the instance with name '&V1&'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR100 - PPM selections for InfoProvider '&1': Buffer is locked ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR100 indicates that there is a locking issue with the buffer for the specified InfoProvider in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This typically occurs when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same InfoProvider at the same time.
  Long-Running Queries: A query or process that is taking a long time to execute may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can exacerbate locking problems.
  Inconsistent State: The InfoProvider might be in a state that is not consistent due to previous operations that did not complete successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: Often, simply waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation can resolve the issue, as the lock may be released once the other