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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_XI_ADM003 - Job & is locked; status change not possible ?

  The SAP error message SWF_XI_ADM003 indicates that a job is locked, and therefore, a status change for that job is not possible. This typically occurs in the context of workflow management or job scheduling within SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Job Locking: The job may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The job is currently being processed or executed.
  The job is in a state that prevents it from being modified (e.g., it is in a "running" or "waiting" state).
  There may be a manual lock applied to the job by an administrator or due to a system error.
  
  
  
  Workflow Issues: If the job is part of a workflow, it may be locked due to dependencies on other workflow tasks or jobs that are not yet completed.
  
  
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to jobs being incorrectly marked as locked.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Status: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of