How To Fix AQ179 - InfoSet directory locked by &

AQ179 - Overview

• 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