How To Fix WXPB203 - Data cell cannot be locked

WXPB203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Data cell cannot be locked

What causes this issue?

The value of the superordinate total or subtotal is locked. Therefore,
at least two of the data cells belonging to it must be ready for input,
so that redistribution is possible if an entry is made in one of the
two data cells.

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?

In order to be able to fix these data cells, at least two of the other
data cells that make up the locked total or subtotal must be ready for
input.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB203 - Data cell cannot be locked ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXPB203: Data cell cannot be locked
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Planning or BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) environments when a user tries to lock a data cell (or a set of data cells) that is already locked by another user or process. The system prevents multiple users from editing the same data simultaneously to avoid conflicts and data inconsistencies.
  More specifically, the causes can include:
  
  The data cell is currently locked by another user/session.
  The lock was not released properly due to a system crash or network issue.
  The lock object is corrupted or stale.
  The user does not have sufficient authorization to lock the data.
  The planning sequence or process is trying to lock data that is already locked by a background job or another planning sequence.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WXPB203 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for existing locks on the relevant data objects.
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