How To Fix FDT_WD_INFRA081 - Application &1 could not be activated since it is locked by another user

FDT_WD_INFRA081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_INFRA - FDT: Message Class for WD Infrastructure

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Application &1 could not be activated since it is locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_INFRA081 - Application &1 could not be activated since it is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_INFRA081 indicates that an application (denoted as &1) could not be activated because it is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications or other development environments where multiple users may be working on the same object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same object simultaneously. If another user has the application locked (for example, they are editing it), you will not be able to activate it until the lock is released.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, and the application remains locked even if they are no longer actively working on it.
  Technical Issues: Occasionally, technical issues or system errors can lead to a lock not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can filter by the object name