How To Fix FKBPIDT026 - User &1 is blocking the maintenance of identification types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKBPIDT - Additional Partner Numbers

• Message number: 026

• Message text: User &1 is blocking the maintenance of identification types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKBPIDT026 - User &1 is blocking the maintenance of identification types ?

  The SAP error message FKBPIDT026 indicates that a specific user is blocking the maintenance of identification types. This typically occurs in the context of managing identification types in the SAP system, particularly in the area of business partner or customer/vendor master data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  User Lock: The user mentioned in the error message is currently editing or has locked the identification types, preventing other users from making changes.
  Session Issues: The user may have an active session that is not properly closed, leading to a lock on the identification types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, but the system interprets it as a lock.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKBPIDT026 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the User: Check who the user is that is blocking the maintenance. This can be done by looking at the user ID mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  Check Active Sessions: 
  
  Use transaction code SM04 to view active user sessions. Look for the user ID that is causing the lock.
  If the user is logged in and has an active session, you can ask them to log out or close the session.
  
  
  
  Release Locks: 
  
  If the user is not available, you can release the lock using transaction code SM12. 
  Search for the user ID and delete the lock entries related to the identification types.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain identification types. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Retry the Action: After addressing the lock or authorization issue, try to perform the action again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM04: User Overview - to check active sessions.
  SM12: Lock Entries - to view and delete lock entries.
  SU53: Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing identification types and understanding user locks.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKBPIDT026 error and continue with the maintenance of identification types in your SAP system.