How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON_API184 - Workbench Error: Locked by author for communication assembly &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON_API - Messages for API for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Workbench Error: Locked by author for communication assembly &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API184 - Workbench Error: Locked by author for communication assembly &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API184 indicates that a workbench object (in this case, a communication assembly) is locked by the author. This typically occurs when a user is trying to modify or access a workbench object that is currently locked by another user or by the same user in a different session.
  Cause:
  
  Lock by Author: The object is locked because the author (the user who created or last modified the object) has it open in another session or has not released the lock after making changes.
  Transport Request: The object may be part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has not been released.
  System Lock: Sometimes, system locks can occur due to background jobs or other processes that are accessing the same object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the object. You can filter by the user ID to see if the object is locked by you or another user.
  If you find that the object is locked by you, you can release the lock if you are sure that no other processes are using it.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If you are the author and you have the necessary permissions, you can manually delete the lock entry in SM12.
  If the lock is held by another user, you may need to contact that user to ask them to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is released and not currently being processed.
  
  
  
  Session Management:
  
  Ensure that you do not have multiple sessions open that might be causing the lock. Close any unnecessary sessions.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP Basis team. They can provide assistance in identifying and resolving locks that may not be visible to you.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SE03: To manage transport requests and check the status of objects.
  SE80: To access the Object Navigator and check the status of workbench objects.
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to modify or release locks on the objects in question.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on workbench objects and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and gain access to the communication assembly you are trying to work with.