How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY179 - Lock of data records for object &1 not allowed after activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Lock of data records for object &1 not allowed after activation

What causes this issue?

The SAP developer responsible has forbidden locking data records of
object &V1& after activation by BC Sets.

System Response

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?

The transaction SOBJ provides detailed information about the BC Set
compatibility of the customizing object. The header information of
object &V1& contains a BC Set compatibility check pushbutton.
Check whether the object data can be activated. If this is not the case,
you cannot lock data records after activation. If activation is
possible ("checked" or "unchecked") fixing data records is explicitly
not wanted. In this case, you can only use the object to document
existing customizing settings (if this application scenario is allowed).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY179 - Lock of data records for object &1 not allowed after activation ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY179 indicates that there is an issue with the activation of a customizing activity in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to lock data records for a particular object, but this action is not allowed after the activation process has been completed.
  Cause:
  
  Activation Process: The error typically occurs when you attempt to activate a customizing object that has already been activated or when the system is in a state where it cannot lock the necessary data records.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing request has been transported to a different system (e.g., from development to production), and the object is already active in the target system, this error may arise.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to perform the activation or to lock the data records can also lead to this error.
  System State: The system might be in a state where it cannot perform the required locking due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activation Status: Verify if the customizing object is already activated. If it is, you may not need to activate it again.
  Review Transport Requests: If the object was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the object is in the correct state in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the activation. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  System Locking: Check if there are any ongoing processes that might be locking the data records. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to view and manage locks.
  Re-try Activation: If the issue persists, try to re-activate the customizing object after ensuring that all prerequisites are met and that the system is in a stable state.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To check and manage locks in the system.
  SE09/SE10: To manage transport requests.
  SPRO: To access the SAP Reference IMG for customizing activities.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to customizing and activation processes for further insights.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for more in-depth troubleshooting.