How To Fix RSPLS096 - Lock settings cannot be changed; there are still active locks

RSPLS096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS - General Messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Lock settings cannot be changed; there are still active locks

What causes this issue?

Lock settings should be changed. However, locks are still active for the
transaction data.

System Response

The settings cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

Notify the active user that they need to release the locks.

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 RSPLS096 - Lock settings cannot be changed; there are still active locks ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS096 indicates that there are active locks in the system that prevent changes to the lock settings for a particular process or object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when trying to modify settings related to data locking.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Locks: The primary cause of this error is that there are currently active locks on the data or objects you are trying to modify. These locks can be due to ongoing processes, such as data loading, reporting, or other transactions that are currently using the data.
  Long-Running Processes: If there are long-running queries or data loads, they may hold locks for an extended period, preventing changes to lock settings.
  User Sessions: Sometimes, user sessions may inadvertently hold locks on objects, especially if they are not properly closed or terminated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS096 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Locks:
  
  Use transaction