How To Fix /IWFND/CM_V4_COS106 - Service group '&1' locked by user '&2'

/IWFND/CM_V4_COS106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_V4_COS -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Service group '&1' locked by user '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS106 - Service group '&1' locked by user '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_V4_COS106 indicates that a service group is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and OData services, where a service group is being modified or accessed by one user while another user is trying to access it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The service group is being edited or modified by another user, which locks it for other users.
  Long-Running Transactions: A user may have initiated a long-running transaction that has not yet completed, causing the lock to persist.
  System Issues: Sometimes, system issues or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the service group. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 to view the lock entries. Look for the user mentioned in the error message.
  Wait for Release: If the locking user is performing legitimate work, you may need to wait until