How To Fix FDT_SERVICE198 - Could not lock all clients for processing-relevant changes due to user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Could not lock all clients for processing-relevant changes due to user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_SERVICE198 - Could not lock all clients for processing-relevant changes due to user &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_SERVICE198 indicates that the system could not lock all clients for processing-relevant changes due to a specific user being active in one or more clients. This typically occurs in the context of making changes to configuration or data that require exclusive access to the clients involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of an active user session in one or more clients that are required to be locked for the changes to be applied. This can happen if:
  
  A user is logged into the system and is working in a client that needs to be locked for the changes.
  There are background jobs or processes running that are accessing the clients.
  The user has not logged out properly, leaving a session open.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the User: Check which user is causing the lock. The error message will typically indicate the user ID