How To Fix SRTWEB028 - Cannot unlock global Web administration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRTWEB - Messages for Web Administration UI

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Cannot unlock global Web administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRTWEB028 - Cannot unlock global Web administration ?

  The SAP error message SRTWEB028: Cannot unlock global Web administration typically occurs in the context of SAP's Web Services Runtime (WSR) when there is an issue with the administration of web services. This error indicates that the global web administration settings are locked, preventing changes or updates.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process may be accessing the global web administration settings, causing a lock.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction may not have been completed properly, leaving the settings in a locked state.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that are causing the lock.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to unlock the global web administration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Verify if another user is currently accessing the global web administration. If so, wait for them to finish or coordinate with them to unlock the settings.
  Transaction SM12: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks