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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_AO -

• Message number: 002

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_AO002 - Archiving session &1 locked by user &2 ?

  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 the Session: If the session is not being processed and the user is not available, you can manually delete the lock. This can be done in transaction SM12:
  
  Go to transaction SM12.
  Enter the user ID that is locking the session.
  Execute the search to find the lock entries.
  Select the relevant lock entry and delete it.
  
  
  Check for Errors: If the session was interrupted due to an error, check the logs for any issues that may need to be resolved before re-attempting the archiving process.
  Re-attempt Archiving: Once the lock is removed, you can re-attempt the archiving process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration, where you can manage archiving sessions.
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SLG1: To check application logs for any errors related to archiving.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on archiving and ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) processes.
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the necessary permissions to perform archiving tasks to avoid unintentional locks.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor archiving sessions to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
  Implement a process for users to properly complete or cancel archiving sessions to prevent locks.
  Educate users on the importance of completing archiving processes to avoid system bottlenecks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_AO002 error and continue with your archiving tasks in SAP.