How To Fix R7346 - InfoObject &1 is blocked by user &2

R7346 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 346

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is blocked by user &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

This InfoObject cannot be edited, only displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

R7346 - Details

• The SAP error message R7346 indicates that an InfoObject (identified by &1) is blocked by a specific user (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user is trying to perform an operation on an InfoObject that is currently locked by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The InfoObject is locked by another user who is currently editing or processing it. This can happen during data modeling, transformations, or when making changes to the InfoObject's attributes or settings.
  Long-Running Processes: If a user is running a long process (like data loading or transformation), it may lock the InfoObject until the process is completed.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the InfoObject. You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks) or