How To Fix CIAP035 - Activity currently locked by user &

CIAP035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CIAP - CIAP Message Class

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Activity currently locked by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CIAP035 - Activity currently locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message CIAP035, which states "Activity currently locked by user &," typically indicates that a particular activity or transaction in the SAP system is currently being accessed or modified by another user. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's concurrency control to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous updates.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: Another user is currently working on the same activity or transaction, which causes the system to lock it for others.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the activity locked.
  Background Jobs: A background job might be running that is accessing the same data or activity.
  Technical Issues: Sometimes, technical issues or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their task and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can