How To Fix RSO_RES_REPOSITORY128 - InfoArea '&1' locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_REPOSITORY - General repository messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: InfoArea '&1' locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_REPOSITORY128 - InfoArea '&1' locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_REPOSITORY128 indicates that an InfoArea is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user is performing operations that require exclusive access to an InfoArea, such as creating or modifying objects.
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The InfoArea is locked by another user who is currently working on it. This can happen if a user is editing or saving changes to objects within that InfoArea.
  System Processes: Sometimes, background processes or jobs may lock the InfoArea temporarily.
  Unfinished Transactions: If a user has an unfinished transaction or session that has not been properly closed, it may leave the InfoArea in a locked state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the InfoArea. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 (for lock entries) to see the user and the specific lock.
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who is locking the InfoArea to see if they can release the lock by completing their work or logging out.
  Release the Lock: If the locking user is not available or the lock is stale (e.g., the user has logged out but the lock remains), you may need to manually delete the lock entry in transaction SM12. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistency if the user is still working on the InfoArea.
  Check for Background Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the InfoArea. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or cancel them if they are not needed.
  System Restart: In rare cases, if the lock persists and cannot be resolved, a system restart may be necessary, but this should be done with caution and typically as a last resort.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for InfoArea definitions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on locking mechanisms and best practices for managing locks in SAP BW.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly close their sessions and transactions to avoid leaving locks in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the locking issue related to the InfoArea in SAP BW.