How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP280 - System ID &1 has been locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 280

• Message text: System ID &1 has been locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

System ID &v1& is locked by user &v2&.

System Response

You cannot maintain content for the system.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP280 - System ID &1 has been locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP280 indicates that a specific system ID has been locked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA database, where certain operations may require exclusive access to a system or object model.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The system ID is locked by another user, which prevents other users from accessing or modifying the object.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction may be taking too long to complete, causing the lock to persist longer than expected.
  System Maintenance: The system may be undergoing maintenance or updates, leading to temporary locks.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, deadlocks can occur, where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system. You can filter by the user ID mentioned in the error message to identify the locking session.
  Release the Lock: