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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 finish their work or contact them to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ICat. This typically involves checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  The user may need roles that include access to the Integration Catalog, such as SAP_XI_ADMIN or other relevant roles depending on your organization's security model.
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP Basis or security administrator. They can help unlock the ICat if necessary and ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, if the lock persists and is not being released, a system restart may be required. This should be done with caution and typically involves coordination with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks in the system.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  SXMB_MONI: To monitor integration processes and messages.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check for authorization objects related to the Integration Catalog, such as S_XI_ADM or S_XI_AUTH.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing the Integration Catalog and authorization management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RX081 error in your SAP environment.