How To Fix PTC033 - User &1 is locked in client &2

PTC033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PTC - Messages for Performance Tools (ST05, STATS)

• Message number: 033

• Message text: User &1 is locked in client &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PTC033 - User &1 is locked in client &2 ?

  The SAP error message PTC033 indicates that a user is locked in a specific client. This typically occurs when a user has exceeded the maximum number of allowed login attempts or has been manually locked by an administrator. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Failed Login Attempts: The user may have entered incorrect credentials multiple times, leading to an automatic lockout.
  Manual Locking: 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.
  Client-Specific Lock: The lock is specific to the client (e.g., development, testing, production) in which the user is trying to log in.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the User Account:
  
  An SAP administrator can unlock the user account using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the username and click on the "Lock/Unlock" button to unlock the