How To Fix UPC220 - Data record is locked by data slice &1

UPC220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Data record is locked by data slice &1

What causes this issue?

You want to change data for which a change is generally forbidden. In
the definition of the planning area, it was defined which data slices
could not be planned. The combination of characteristic values, which
you want to change, is blocked by data slice &V1&.

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?

Change the definition of the planning function, which you are just
executing, or adapt the definition of the data slice.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UPC220 - Details

• The SAP error message UPC220, which states "Data record is locked by data slice &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when a data record is being accessed or modified while it is locked by another process. This can happen during data loading, reporting, or when multiple users are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The primary cause of this error is that the data record you are trying to access is currently locked by another transaction or user. This can happen during data loading processes, where the system locks records to ensure data integrity.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it can hold locks on data records longer than expected, leading to this error for other users or processes trying to access the same data.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple users or processes trying to access or modify the same