How To Fix UJB_EXCEPTION117 - BPF: Cannot reset; instance &1 must be Active/Waiting Finalization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 117

• Message text: BPF: Cannot reset; instance &1 must be Active/Waiting Finalization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION117 - BPF: Cannot reset; instance &1 must be Active/Waiting Finalization ?

  The SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION117 with the description "BPF: Cannot reset; instance &1 must be Active/Waiting Finalization" typically occurs in the context of Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when trying to reset a process instance that is not in a valid state for resetting.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the process instance you are trying to reset is not in an appropriate state. Specifically, the instance must be either "Active" or "Waiting Finalization" to be reset. If the instance is in a different state (e.g., Completed, Error, or any other state), the system will not allow the reset operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Instance:
  
  Go to the BPC administration or monitoring area where you can view the status of the process instances.
  Identify the status of the instance referenced by &1 in the error message.
  
  
  
  Change the State of the Instance:
  
  If the instance is in a state that does not allow resetting (like Completed or Error), you may need to take appropriate actions to change its state.
  If it is in an "Error" state, you may need to resolve the underlying issue that caused the error before you can reset it.
  
  
  
  Set the Instance to Active or Waiting Finalization:
  
  If possible, you can try to set the instance to "Active" or "Waiting Finalization" through the BPC interface or by using appropriate administrative functions.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs for More Information:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about why the instance is in its current state.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BPC Documentation: Review the official SAP BPC documentation for more details on process instance management and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the UJB_EXCEPTION117 error and successfully reset the process instance if it is in the correct state.