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 (represented as &1 in the message).
  
  
  Log Out the User: If possible, ask the user to log out of the system. If the user is not available, you may need to terminate their session:
  
  Use transaction SM04 to view active user sessions.
  Identify the user and terminate their session if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: Ensure that there are no background jobs running that might be accessing the clients. You can check this using transaction SM37.
  
  
  Retry the Operation: Once the user has logged out or the session has been terminated, retry the operation that caused the error.
  
  
  Client Locking: If you are performing a mass change or a transport, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that the clients are properly locked for the operation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM04: To view and manage active user sessions.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  SE06: To manage client transport settings and locks.
  
  
  
  User Management: Ensure that user management policies are in place to prevent unauthorized access or long-running sessions that could lead to such locks.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on client management and locking mechanisms to understand how to prevent such issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDT_SERVICE198 error and proceed with your changes in the SAP system.