How To Fix SIC_NORM_CONFIG036 - Object normalizing strategies locked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_CONFIG - Message for Configurtion of Normalization Service

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Object normalizing strategies locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

To ensure that the object normalization strategies are consistent, you
may not change them during maintenance.

System Response

You may only display the strategies.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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 SIC_NORM_CONFIG036 - Object normalizing strategies locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_CONFIG036 indicates that the object normalizing strategies are locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Quality Management (DQM) or similar modules where normalization strategies are used to standardize data formats.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a user locking the normalization strategies, which prevents other users from making changes or accessing those strategies. This can happen if:
  
  A user is currently editing the normalization strategy and has not released the lock.
  A previous session did not close properly, leaving the lock in place.
  The user has not logged out properly, or there is a session timeout.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: The error message specifies the user who has locked the object. You can check the user session in the SAP system.
  
  
  Unlock the Object:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the object using transaction SM12 (Lock Entries).
  In SM12, enter the user ID that is locking the object and execute the search. You will see the locked entries.
  Select the relevant lock entry and delete it to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Contact the User: If you cannot unlock the object yourself, contact the user who is locking the normalization strategy and ask them to either complete their work or log out properly.
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if there are any jobs running that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  System Restart: In rare cases, if the lock persists and cannot be resolved through the above methods, a system restart may be necessary. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires coordination with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  SICF: To manage Internet Communication Framework services, if applicable.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to access and modify normalization strategies.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on normalization strategies and data quality management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIC_NORM_CONFIG036 error and continue working with the normalization strategies in your SAP system.