How To Fix 42151 - Lock only reset for info objects that are checked out

42151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Lock only reset for info objects that are checked out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42151 - Lock only reset for info objects that are checked out ?

  The SAP error message 42151, which states "Lock only reset for info objects that are checked out," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with InfoObjects, such as InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or other data models.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally arises when you attempt to reset a lock on an InfoObject that is not currently checked out. In SAP BW, InfoObjects can be checked out for editing, and locks are applied to prevent concurrent modifications. If you try to reset a lock on an object that is not checked out, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Out the InfoObject: Ensure that the InfoObject you are trying to reset the lock for is checked out. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools and checking its status.
  
  
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