How To Fix CONOBJ015 - Job group processing is locked by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONOBJ - Control Objects for Background Processing

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Job group processing is locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONOBJ015 - Job group processing is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message CONOBJ015 indicates that a job group is currently locked by another user, preventing you from making changes or executing jobs within that group. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user is editing job definitions or when a job is currently running.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently accessing or modifying the job group.
  Running Jobs: A job within the group is currently executing, which locks the group for other operations.
  Session Lock: A previous session may not have released the lock due to an error or improper termination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is working on the job group, the simplest solution is to wait until they finish and then try again.
  Check Running Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check if there are any jobs currently running in that group. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  Identify the Lock: You can use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to see if there are any locks on the job group. This will show you which user is holding the lock.
  Release the Lock: If you determine that the lock is no longer needed (for example, if the user has left the session open), you can manually delete the lock entry in SM12. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt the other user's work.
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who has the lock, you can reach out to them to coordinate the release of the lock.
  System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They may have additional tools or permissions to help resolve the lock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  SM21: System Log (to check for any related errors)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and management.
  Best Practices: To avoid such locks in the future, establish clear communication protocols among users who work with job scheduling and management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CONOBJ015 error and continue with your job processing tasks in SAP.