How To Fix UMK169 - The provider measure '&1' is locked by user &2

UMK169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMK - Measures

• Message number: 169

• Message text: The provider measure '&1' is locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

The provider measure '&V1&' is currently used by user &V2&, and is
locked for that reason. User &V2& is changing either the provider
measure '&V1&' or a company measure assigned to the provider measure '
&V1&'.

System Response

If you try to change a locked company measure, the system switches to
display mode instead of change mode.
If you try to assign a provider measure to a company measure, the
assignment is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Contact user &V2&, or wait until the measure is no longer locked.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMK169 - The provider measure '&1' is locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message UMK169 indicates that a specific provider measure (in this case, represented by &1) is locked by a user (represented by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when a user is trying to perform an operation on a measure that is currently locked for editing or processing by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The measure is being edited or processed by another user, which prevents other users from making changes or performing certain operations on it.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the measure is currently in progress, leading to a lock being placed on it.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the system may lead to measures being locked during specific operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the measure. You can do this by using transaction codes like SM12 (to view lock entries) in SAP. Look