How To Fix AUTH_WIZ015 - Cancelled because of lock problem when generating the role

AUTH_WIZ015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTH_WIZ - Authorization Wizard

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Cancelled because of lock problem when generating the role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTH_WIZ015 - Cancelled because of lock problem when generating the role ?

  The SAP error message AUTH_WIZ015 indicates that the role generation process was canceled due to a lock problem. This typically occurs when there is a conflict with locks on the objects that are being modified or accessed during the role generation process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Conflicts: The most common cause is that another user or process is currently editing or has locked the role or authorization objects that you are trying to access or modify.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing conflicts with other processes.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to unexpected locking behavior.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks. Look for locks on the relevant authorization objects or roles.
  If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them (if