How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH244 - BW Search Maintenance is currently locked by another user

RSOS_SEARCH244 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 244

• Message text: BW Search Maintenance is currently locked by another user

What causes this issue?

Another user is currently editing settings in the BW Search Maintenance
framework.

System Response

BW Search Maintenance cannot be locked against changes by other users.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the other user has left transaction RSOSM.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH244 - BW Search Maintenance is currently locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message "RSOS_SEARCH244: BW Search Maintenance is currently locked by another user" typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to access or modify a BW search object that is currently being edited or maintained by another user. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and conflicts that could arise from simultaneous modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the same BW search object, which causes the system to lock it for other users.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, if a user has an open session that has not been properly closed, it may still hold a lock on the object.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that do not get released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and release the lock. You can try accessing the object again