How To Fix JOBREPO121 - User &1 is locked.

JOBREPO121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JOBREPO - Messages for Job Repository

• Message number: 121

• Message text: User &1 is locked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JOBREPO121 - User &1 is locked. ?

  The SAP error message JOBREPO121 indicates that a user is locked, which prevents them from executing certain actions, such as running background jobs or accessing specific transactions. This can occur for various reasons, including multiple failed login attempts, administrative actions, or security policies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Failed Login Attempts: The user may have entered incorrect credentials multiple times, leading to an automatic lockout.
  Administrative Lock: An administrator may have manually locked the user account for security reasons or due to inactivity.
  Password Expiration: The user’s password may have expired, and they have not updated it, leading to a lockout.
  Security Policies: Organizational security policies may dictate that accounts are locked after a certain number of failed login attempts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the User Account:
  
  An SAP administrator can unlock the user account using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the locked user ID and click on the "Lock/Unlock" button to unlock the account.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  In transaction SU01, check the user status