How To Fix WXP032 - IS/version/combination &1 locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 032

• Message text: IS/version/combination &1 locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

You want to plan the info structure/plan version/characteristic
combination &V1&.
An attempt to set a database lock for this was made. However, the
combination is already being processed by user &V2&.

System Response

The possibility of entering data in all the cells into which the above
version/characteristic combination is to be entered, is set to
inactive.
The sequence of characteristic values in the characteristic combination
corresponds with the primary key sequence in the Data Dictionary.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP032 - IS/version/combination &1 locked by user &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP032 IS/version/combination &1 locked by user &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message indicates that the InfoSet (IS) or a particular version/combination of an InfoSet is currently locked by another user (&2). This lock prevents you from making changes or accessing the InfoSet/version because it is being edited or processed by that user.
  In SAP, InfoSets are used in the context of SAP Query (transaction code SQ01, SQ02, SQ03), and they can be locked to prevent simultaneous changes that could cause inconsistencies or data corruption.
  
  Typical Causes:
  
  Another user is currently editing or maintaining the InfoSet or its version.
  A previous session did not release the lock properly (e.g., due to a session timeout or crash).
  Background jobs or processes are using the InfoSet/version.
  The lock is held due to a system or network issue causing the lock to persist.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check who holds the lock:
  
  The message shows the user (&2) who currently holds the lock.
  Contact that user to finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Wait and retry:
  
  Sometimes the lock is temporary and will be released once the other user finishes.
  
  
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check and delete locks:
  
  Go to transaction SM12 (Lock Entries).
  Enter the user name or object related to the InfoSet.
  Identify the lock entry related to the InfoSet/version.
  If you confirm that the lock is obsolete (e.g., the user is no longer working or the session is inactive), you can delete the lock entry.
  Caution: Deleting locks can cause inconsistencies if the other user is actively working.
  
  
  
  Check for background jobs or batch processes:
  
  Sometimes batch jobs lock InfoSets.
  Use transaction SM37 to check running jobs.
  
  
  
  System restart or work process reset:
  
  In rare cases, if locks persist due to system issues, a system restart or work process reset might be necessary (usually done by Basis team).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoSets are created and maintained in transaction SQ02.
  Locks are managed by SAP to ensure data consistency.
  Lock entries are stored in the lock table and can be viewed in SM12.
  This message is a warning to prevent concurrent editing conflicts.
  Always coordinate with other users before deleting locks.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WXP032 IS/version/combination &1 locked by user &2
  
  
  Cause
  InfoSet or version locked by another user
  
  
  Solution
  Contact user &2, wait, or delete lock via SM12 if safe
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SQ02 (InfoSet maintenance), SM12 (Lock entries), SM37 (Jobs)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact lock object or further troubleshooting, please provide the InfoSet name or version details.