How To Fix /SCWM/IT_DEVKIT202 - One or more IMG activities of BC set &1 locked by other user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT_DEVKIT -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: One or more IMG activities of BC set &1 locked by other user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT_DEVKIT202 - One or more IMG activities of BC set &1 locked by other user ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT_DEVKIT202 indicates that one or more Implementation Guide (IMG) activities related to a Business Configuration (BC) set are locked by another user. This typically occurs when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same configuration settings simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the same IMG activity or BC set.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or improper logout.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity, which can lead to temporary locks on configuration activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the activity, wait for them to finish and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can look for locks related to the specific BC set or IMG activity. If you find a lock that seems to be stale (i.e., the user is no longer active), you may consider deleting the lock entry, but this should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  Contact the User: If you know who the other user is, you can contact them to see if they can release the lock.
  System Administrator: If the issue persists, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They can help identify the user holding the lock and may have the ability to release it if necessary.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check if any background jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SU01: To check user sessions and their activities.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Avoid making changes to the same configuration settings simultaneously with other users.
  Communicate with team members about who is working on which configuration to minimize conflicts.
  Regularly monitor and manage user sessions to prevent stale locks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on locking mechanisms and best practices for configuration management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your configuration tasks in SAP.