How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2161 - Common attributes have been locked by user &2

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2 - Object Model Repository (2)

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Common attributes have been locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

Common attributes have been locked by user &v2& (&v1&).

System Response

You cannot maintain the common attributes.

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_RP2161 - Common attributes have been locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2161 indicates that common attributes in the Object Model have been locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver platform, where certain attributes or objects are being modified or accessed concurrently by different users.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The error usually arises when one user is editing or has locked certain common attributes, preventing other users from making changes or accessing those attributes.
  User Locking Mechanism: SAP has a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a user is currently working on an object or attribute, it will be locked for other users until the first user completes their task or releases the lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check which user has locked the common attributes. This can often be done through transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) in the SAP GUI.
  Release the Lock: If the