How To Fix UJA_EXCEPTION231 - Dimension is locked by '&1'

UJA_EXCEPTION231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJA_EXCEPTION - BPC: Admin exception message class

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Dimension is locked by '&1'

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UJA_EXCEPTION231 - Details

• The SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION231, which states "Dimension is locked by '&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when a certain dimension in a data model is locked for processing. This can happen during data loading, transformation, or when trying to perform certain operations on the data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processes: The dimension may be locked because another process is currently using it. This could be due to data loading, data extraction, or other operations that require exclusive access to the dimension.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold the lock on the dimension longer than expected.
  Manual Locks: Sometimes, locks can be manually set by users or administrators for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking Process: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) or SM21 (for system logs) to identify which process is holding the lock on the