How To Fix /SRMSMC/EXT_UM007 - User &1 has been locked

/SRMSMC/EXT_UM007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/EXT_UM -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: User &1 has been locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/EXT_UM007 - User &1 has been locked ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/EXT_UM007 User &1 has been locked typically indicates that a user account has been locked due to multiple failed login attempts or other security policies in place. This is a common security feature in SAP systems to prevent unauthorized access.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Failed Login Attempts: The user may have entered incorrect credentials multiple times, leading to the account being locked.
  Password Expiration: The user’s password may have expired, and they attempted to log in with the old password.
  Manual Locking: An administrator may have manually locked the user account for security reasons.
  System Policies: Certain system policies may automatically lock accounts after a specific number of failed login attempts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the User Account:
  
  An SAP administrator can unlock the user account using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID in the User field and click on the "Lock/Unlock" button to unlock the account.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  In transaction SU01, check the user status to