How To Fix FDT_WD_TOOLS017 - Application administration cannot be started; &1 is locked by user &2

FDT_WD_TOOLS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_TOOLS - Message Class for tools

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Application administration cannot be started; &1 is locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS017 - Application administration cannot be started; &1 is locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS017 indicates that the application administration cannot be started because a specific object (denoted by &1) is locked by another user (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or Web Dynpro applications where multiple users may attempt to access or modify the same object simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to access is currently locked by another user. This can happen if the other user is editing the object or has it open in their session.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a session may not release the lock properly, leading to a situation where an object appears to be locked even if the user is no longer actively using it.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user is performing a long-running transaction, the object may remain locked for an extended period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, you can wait for the other user to