How To Fix /AIF/MES103 - User &1 is debug-user of interface &2 (current user is &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: User &1 is debug-user of interface &2 (current user is &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES103 - User &1 is debug-user of interface &2 (current user is &3) ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES103 indicates that a user is trying to perform an action on an interface for which they are not authorized, specifically because the interface is currently being debugged by another user. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  
  Cause: The error occurs when a user (let's call them User 3) attempts to access or modify an interface (Interface 2) that is currently being debugged by another user (User 1). In SAP, when a user is debugging an interface, it locks that interface for other users to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution: To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  Identify the Debugging User: Check who is currently debugging the interface. You can do this by using transaction codes like SM50 (to view active processes) or SM66 (to view processes across the system).
  Communicate with the Debugging User: If possible, contact the user who is debugging the interface and ask them to stop debugging or to finish their work so that you can proceed.
  Wait for Completion: If the debugging user is working on a critical task, you may need to wait until they finish their debugging session.
  Terminate the Debugging Session: If the debugging session is stuck or the user is unavailable, a system administrator may need to terminate the debugging session. This should be done with caution, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the debugging user is in the middle of a critical operation.
  
  
  
  Related Information: 
  
  Debugging in SAP is a powerful tool used by developers and support teams to troubleshoot issues. However, it can lead to locking issues if multiple users try to access the same interface simultaneously.
  It's a good practice to coordinate debugging sessions among team members to avoid such conflicts.
  Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations and understand the implications of debugging in a production environment.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue working with the interface in question.