How To Fix S_AUT112 - Program cannot be started (Locked by &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Program cannot be started (Locked by &1)

What causes this issue?

You cannot start a preprocessing, write, delete, or reload program
because the system is currently processing one of these programs. It is
not possible to run several preprocessing, write, delete, or reload
programs in parallel.

System Response

The system terminates the processing.

How to fix this error?

When archiving, proceed in the following sequence:
First start the preprocessing program.
When the preprocessing program has ended, start the write program.
When the write program has ended, you can start the delete programs (you
can run several delete programs in parallel).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT112 - Program cannot be started (Locked by &1) ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT112 indicates that a program cannot be started because it is locked by another user or process. This typically occurs when a user is trying to execute a transaction or program that is currently being accessed or modified by another user.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently executing the program or transaction, which prevents other users from accessing it simultaneously.
  System Lock: The program might be locked due to a system process or background job that is currently running.
  Development Lock: If the program is in development or being modified, it may be locked to prevent changes while it is being tested or executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the program is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished and then try to execute the program again.
  Identify the Locking User: You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks in the system. This transaction allows you to see which users are currently holding locks on specific objects.
  
  Go to transaction SM12.
  Enter the relevant user ID or leave it blank to see all locks.
  Execute the transaction to view the locks.
  
  
  Release the Lock: If you have the necessary authorizations and determine that the lock is no longer needed (e.g., the user is inactive), you can manually delete the lock entry in SM12. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt the work of the user holding the lock.
  Check Background Jobs: If the program is locked due to a background job, you can check the status of background jobs using transaction SM37. If the job is no longer needed, you can cancel it.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE80: To check if the program is in development.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on handling locks and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message S_AUT112.