How To Fix FDT_SERVICE193 - Could not lock all clients due to user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_SERVICE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Services

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Could not lock all clients due to user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_SERVICE193 - Could not lock all clients due to user &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_SERVICE193 indicates that the system could not lock all clients due to a specific user. This error typically occurs in the context of client management or when performing operations that require exclusive access to certain clients in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  User Locking: The user specified in the error message is currently logged into one or more clients, preventing the system from locking those clients for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Active Sessions: There may be active sessions or background jobs running under the specified user that are preventing the lock.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation, leading to a failure in locking the clients.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the User: Check which user is causing the issue. The error message will specify the user (denoted as &1).
  
  
  Log Off the User: If possible, log off the user from the clients that are causing the lock. This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction SM04 to view active user sessions and log off the user.
  Using transaction AL08 to see all users logged into the system.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: Ensure that there are no background jobs running under the specified user that might be holding locks. You can check this using transaction SM37.
  
  
  Client Locking: If you are performing a client copy or client transport, ensure that the clients are not being accessed by any other users or processes.
  
  
  Retry the Operation: After ensuring that the user is logged off and no background jobs are running, retry the operation that caused the error.
  
  
  Consult Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP Basis team for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help diagnose and fix the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM04 (User Overview), AL08 (Global User Overview), and SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  User Authorizations: Review the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to perform the intended operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_SERVICE193 error and successfully lock the clients as needed.