How To Fix ENQ_ADMIN000 - You are not authorized to display foreign lock entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ENQ_ADMIN - Messages used by Enqueue Monitoring and Administration

• Message number: 000

• Message text: You are not authorized to display foreign lock entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ENQ_ADMIN000 - You are not authorized to display foreign lock entries ?

  The SAP error message ENQ_ADMIN000 ("You are not authorized to display foreign lock entries") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or display lock entries that are not owned by them or for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is related to the SAP enqueue mechanism, which is used to manage locks on objects to ensure data consistency in a multi-user environment.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to view lock entries that belong to other users or processes.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to access the transaction or function that displays lock entries.
  Transaction Code: The user may be trying to access a transaction (like SM12) that requires specific authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and profiles to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs access to view foreign lock entries, an administrator can modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorizations. This typically involves adding the following authorization objects:
  
  S_ENQ: This object controls access to enqueue administration functions.
  S_USER_AUTH: This object can be used to manage user authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or basis team to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SM12:
  
  If you have the appropriate authorizations, you can use transaction SM12 to view and manage lock entries. Ensure you are logged in with a user that has the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SU53: Display authorization check failures.
  PFCG: Role maintenance for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ENQ_ADMIN000 error and gain the necessary access to view foreign lock entries in SAP.