How To Fix ILM_AO002 - Archiving session &1 locked by user &2

ILM_AO002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_AO -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Archiving session &1 locked by user &2

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ILM_AO002 - Details

• The SAP error message ILM_AO002 indicates that an archiving session is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs when a user has initiated an archiving process but has not completed it, or if the session is still in progress. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Session: The archiving session is currently being processed by another user.
  Incomplete Process: The user who initiated the archiving session may have exited the process without properly completing it, leaving the session locked.
  System Error: There may be a system error or crash that caused the session to remain locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Check which user is locking the session. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 (for lock entries) to see the user and the session details.
  Wait for Completion: If the session is actively being processed, you may need to wait for the user to complete the archiving process.
  Terminate