How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG168 - Descriptions of connector "&1" are locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Descriptions of connector "&1" are locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG168 - Descriptions of connector "&1" are locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG168 indicates that the descriptions of a connector (identified by &1) are locked by a specific user (&2). This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when a user is trying to modify or access the descriptions of a connector that is currently locked by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The connector's descriptions are being edited or modified by another user, which prevents other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the lock to persist even after they are no longer actively working on it.
  System Error: In some cases, a system error or crash may leave a lock in place that should have been released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: If the lock is held by another user, you may need to wait until that user completes their work and releases the lock.
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