How To Fix SWF_XI_ADM003 - Job & is locked; status change not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_XI_ADM - XI: BPE Administration

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Job & is locked; status change not possible

What causes this issue?

The job sets a lock for as long as it is processing work items. This
ensures that this job is only running once at a point in time. You
cannot interrupt processing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Try stopping/starting the BPE again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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