How To Fix RX081 - The SAP ICat is locked and you do not have authorization to display it

RX081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 081

• Message text: The SAP ICat is locked and you do not have authorization to display it

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to switch to Edit mode for the SAP InfoCatalog. The
catalog, however, is currently blocked for processing by another user.

System Response

You have attempted to switch to Display mode for the SAP InfoCatalog
but are not authorized to do so.

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?

Try again later to switch to Edit mode for the SAP InfoCatalog.
Contact your system administrator, if necessary, to obtain the required
authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RX081 - The SAP ICat is locked and you do not have authorization to display it ?

  The SAP error message RX081 indicates that the SAP ICat (Integration Catalog) is locked, and the user does not have the necessary authorization to display it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  ICat Locking: The Integration Catalog may be locked due to ongoing changes or maintenance activities. This can happen if another user is currently editing the catalog or if there is a system-level lock.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the ICat may not have the required authorizations. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Verify if the ICat is indeed locked. You can check the lock status in the SAP system by using transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks) or SXMB_MONI (to monitor integration processes).
  If the ICat is locked by another user, you may need to wait until they