How To Fix S#591 - Role &1 is locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Role &1 is locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#591 - Role &1 is locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message S#591 indicates that a specific role (denoted by &1) is locked by a user (denoted by &2). This typically occurs when a user is currently editing or has locked the role in the system, preventing other users from making changes to it.
  Cause:
  
  Role Locking: The role is being edited by another user, which locks the role for other users to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the role to remain locked even after they have stopped actively working on it.
  System Error: In rare cases, a system error or crash may leave a role in a locked state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Unlock: If the role is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until that user has finished their work and has unlocked the role.
  Identify the User: Use transaction code SU01 or SU10 to check which user is currently locking the role. You can also use transaction SUIM to find locked roles and the users associated with them.
  Contact the User: If you can identify the user who has locked the role, you can contact them to ask them to unlock it.
  Unlock the Role: If the user is unavailable or if you believe the lock is no longer valid (e.g., due to a session timeout), you can unlock the role using transaction PFCG:
  
  Go to the role in question.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the role from the role maintenance screen.
  
  
  System Administrator Action: If you are unable to unlock the role yourself, you may need to contact your SAP system administrator. They can use transaction SM12 to view and delete the lock entries if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Role Management: Understanding how roles are managed in SAP is crucial. Roles are used to define user authorizations and access rights, and proper management is essential for security and compliance.
  Best Practices: Encourage users to log off properly and avoid leaving sessions open for extended periods to minimize the chances of roles being locked unnecessarily.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#591 error and manage role locks effectively in your SAP environment.