How To Fix RSLWSP261 - Folder structure is currently locked by user &1

RSLWSP261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSLWSP - BW Workspaces

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Folder structure is currently locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

The folder structure is currently being edited in another work process.
Functions that can modify folders are therefore not allowed.

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?

Wait until the folder operations in the other work process have been
completed and then repeat the function.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSLWSP261 - Folder structure is currently locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSLWSP261 indicates that a folder structure is currently locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a user is performing operations that require exclusive access to a folder or structure, such as data loading, reporting, or configuration tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The folder structure is locked by another user who is currently performing an operation that requires exclusive access.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the lock to persist even after they have stopped actively using it.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Check which user is locking the folder structure. The error message provides the user ID (represented as &1 in the message).
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who is locking the folder to see if they can