How To Fix RX082 - The Entrp ICat is locked and you do not have authorization to display it

RX082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 082

• Message text: The Entrp 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 Enterprise
InfoCatalog. This catalog, however, is currently blocked for editing by
another user.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Try again later to switch to Edit mode for the Enterprise 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 RX082 - The Entrp ICat is locked and you do not have authorization to display it ?

  The SAP error message RX082 indicates that the Enterprise Information Catalog (ICat) is locked, and the user does not have the necessary authorization to display it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Data Services when trying to access or manage metadata or data sources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked ICat: The Enterprise Information Catalog (ICat) is locked, which means that it is currently not available for access or modifications. This could be due to maintenance activities, system updates, or other administrative actions.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the ICat does not have the required permissions or roles assigned to view or interact with the locked catalog.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Verify if the ICat is indeed locked. This can usually be done by checking the system logs or the administration console of the SAP system.
  If it is locked due to maintenance, you may need to wait until the maintenance is