How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME107 - Web service '&1' cannot be generated; reason: Web service is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Web service '&1' cannot be generated; reason: Web service is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME107 - Web service '&1' cannot be generated; reason: Web service is locked ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME107 indicates that a web service cannot be generated because it is locked. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services, where a service might be locked due to various reasons, such as being in use, being edited, or due to a transport request.
  Cause:
  
  Service Lock: The web service is currently locked for editing or is being used by another user or process.
  Transport Request: The service might be part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has not been released.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the service might be locked by another developer who is making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to check for locks on the service.
  You can also use transaction SM12 to see if there are any locks on the database level that might be affecting the service.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Service:
  
  If you find that the service is locked by another user, you may need to contact that user to unlock it.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually unlock the service using transaction SE03 or SM12.
  
  
  
  Release Transport Requests:
  
  If the service is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport request is released. You can do this using transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions:
  
  Ensure that there are no active sessions that are using the service. You can check this using transaction SM66 to see if any background jobs or other users are currently using the service.
  
  
  
  Recheck After Changes:
  
  After unlocking or releasing the transport request, try to regenerate the web service again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for best practices on managing and deploying services.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to unlock services and manage transport requests.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.