How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW081 - Lock entry on '& &' for user & is preventing further execution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Lock entry on '& &' for user & is preventing further execution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW081 - Lock entry on '& &' for user & is preventing further execution ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW081 indicates that there is a lock entry on a specific object (denoted by & &) for a user (denoted by &), which is preventing further execution of a process, typically related to the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) or data migration activities.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  A user is currently executing a process that locks a specific object, preventing other users from accessing or modifying it.
  A previous session did not release the lock properly, possibly due to an error or abrupt termination.
  Multiple users are trying to access the same object simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the lock entries in the system.
  Enter the user ID and the object name (if known) to filter the locks.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed (e.g., from a user who