How To Fix ISLM_DI_GEN198 - The configuration is locked by the user &1.

ISLM_DI_GEN198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISLM_DI_GEN - DI Messages

• Message number: 198

• Message text: The configuration is locked by the user &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN198 - The configuration is locked by the user &1. ?

  The SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN198 indicates that a configuration is currently locked by a specific user, which prevents other users from making changes to that configuration. This locking mechanism is typically in place to ensure data integrity and prevent conflicts when multiple users are working on the same configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The configuration is locked by a user (indicated by &1 in the error message), which means that the user is currently editing or has opened the configuration for changes.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the lock to persist even after they have stopped working on it.
  System Error: In some cases, a system error or crash may leave a configuration locked unintentionally.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: If the user who has locked the configuration is actively working on it, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock.
  Contact the User: If you know