How To Fix JB046 - Account already locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Account already locked by user &

What causes this issue?

You want to change account data that is currently locked by another
user.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

As soon as a user switches to the change-mode regarding accounts,
master data, balances carried forward, conditions, and turnovers are
locked. The lock is removed when account maintenance is finished.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB046 - Account already locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message "JB046 Account already locked by user" typically indicates that a user account has been locked due to multiple failed login attempts or other security policies in place within the SAP system. This is a common security feature to prevent unauthorized access.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Failed Login Attempts: The user may have entered incorrect credentials multiple times, leading to the account being locked.
  Manual Locking: An administrator may have manually locked the account for security reasons.
  Password Expiration: If the user's password has expired and they have not updated it, the account may be locked.
  Security Policies: The system may have specific security policies that automatically lock accounts after a certain number of failed login attempts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the Account:
  
  An SAP administrator can unlock the account using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID of the locked account, and then navigate to the "Lock/Unlock" option to unlock the account.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  In transaction SU01, check the user status to see if the account is locked and review any relevant messages.
  
  
  
  Reset Password:
  
  If the account is locked due to password expiration, the administrator can reset the password for the user.
  
  
  
  Review Security Policies:
  
  Review the security policies in place regarding account locking to ensure they align with organizational needs. This may involve adjusting the number of allowed failed login attempts.
  
  
  
  User Education:
  
  Educate users on the importance of entering correct credentials and the process for resetting passwords to avoid future lockouts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance (for unlocking multiple accounts)
  SM21: System Log (to check for failed login attempts)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to user account management and security settings.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration settings related to user authentication and account locking, which can be found in the profile parameters (e.g., login/failure_count).
  
  
  Audit Logs: Regularly review audit logs to monitor for unusual login attempts or patterns that may indicate security issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "JB046 Account already locked by user" error and prevent it from occurring in the future.