How To Fix AQ179 - InfoSet directory locked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 179

• Message text: InfoSet directory locked by &

What causes this issue?

The function you want to use cannot be executed at present because
another user has locked the functional area directory.

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?

Try again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ179 - InfoSet directory locked by & ?

  The SAP error message AQ179 indicates that an InfoSet directory is locked by a specific user or process. This typically occurs when a user is trying to access or modify an InfoSet that is currently being edited or is in use by another user. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the InfoSet or has it open in a session.
  System Lock: The InfoSet may be locked due to a system process or a previous session that did not close properly.
  User Session: The user who locked the InfoSet may have left the session open, causing the lock to persist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check the user mentioned in the error message (represented by &). You can use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  Go to transaction SM12.
  Enter the user ID that is locking the InfoSet and execute the search.
  If you find the lock, you can either wait for the user to release it or, if necessary, delete the lock entry (ensure you have the appropriate authorizations to do this).
  
  
  
  Contact the Locking User: If possible, contact the user who has the InfoSet locked and ask them to close their session or save and exit the InfoSet.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Use transaction SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running and holding the lock.
  
  
  Restart the Session: If you suspect that the lock is due to a session that is no longer active, you can try logging out and logging back into the SAP system.
  
  
  System Administrator Intervention: If the lock persists and cannot be resolved through the above methods, it may require intervention from a system administrator to release the lock or investigate further.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  SE11: To view and manage InfoSets.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoSets and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to access and modify InfoSets to minimize locking issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ179 error and regain access to the InfoSet.