How To Fix AREN128 - Archiving Factory is locked by user &1

AREN128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Archiving Factory is locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN128 - Archiving Factory is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message AREN128 indicates that the Archiving Factory is currently locked by a specific user, which prevents other users from performing archiving operations. This locking mechanism is in place to ensure data integrity and prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user has initiated an archiving process and has not completed it, leaving the Archiving Factory in a locked state.
  A previous session may have crashed or been terminated unexpectedly, leaving the lock in place.
  The user who locked the Archiving Factory is still logged in or has not released the lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AREN128 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check the user ID mentioned in the error message. This user is currently holding the lock.
  
  
  Contact the User: If possible, reach out to the user who has locked the Archiving Factory and ask them to complete or cancel their archiving session.
  
  
  Release