How To Fix UJB_EXCEPTION203 - BPF: Failed to change activity &1 to Pending status

UJB_EXCEPTION203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 203

• Message text: BPF: Failed to change activity &1 to Pending status

What causes this issue?

BPF: Step region &1 failed to be pending by class CL_UJB_STEP_RGN

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UJB_EXCEPTION203 - Details

• The SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION203 with the description "BPF: Failed to change activity &1 to Pending status" typically occurs in the context of Business Process Framework (BPF) activities within SAP. This error indicates that there was an issue when trying to change the status of a specific activity to "Pending."
  Possible Causes:
  
  Activity Locking: The activity may be locked by another user or process, preventing the status change.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to change the status may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data associated with the activity that prevent the status change.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the BPF or related components may lead to this error.
  Workflow Issues: If the activity is part of a workflow, there may be issues with the workflow itself that prevent the status change.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Activity Lock: Verify if the activity is locked by