How To Fix UMR_D080 - Target system '&1' is locked by user '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMR_D - Risk Design

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Target system '&1' is locked by user '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMR_D080 - Target system '&1' is locked by user '&2' ?

  The SAP error message UMR_D080 indicates that a target system is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in scenarios involving system connections, such as when using the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) tool, or during system copies, transports, or other operations that require access to the target system.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user has locked the target system, preventing other users or processes from accessing it.
  The lock may be due to an ongoing operation, such as a transport or a system maintenance task.
  The user who locked the system may not have released the lock after completing their task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMR_D080 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check which user has locked the target system. The error message provides the username (&2) that is holding the lock.
  
  
  Contact the User: If possible, reach out to the user who has locked the system to determine if they can release the lock. They may need to complete their task or explicitly unlock the system.
  
  
  Check for Ongoing Processes: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) or SM21 (for system logs) to check if there are any ongoing processes that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  Release the Lock: If the user is unavailable or the lock is no longer needed, an administrator can manually release the lock:
  
  Go to transaction SM12.
  Enter the user ID and execute the search.
  Select the relevant lock entries and delete them if appropriate (ensure that this action will not disrupt any ongoing processes).
  
  
  
  System Restart: In some cases, a system restart may be necessary to clear locks, but this should be done with caution and typically as a last resort.
  
  
  Review System Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, review the system configuration and user access policies to prevent unnecessary locks in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs that might be causing locks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on system locks and user management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to system locks or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMR_D080 error and regain access to the target system.