How To Fix W+565 - Layout of &2 blocked by user &1 => Conversion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 565

• Message text: Layout of &2 blocked by user &1 => Conversion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+565 - Layout of &2 blocked by user &1 => Conversion not possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W+565 Layout of &2 blocked by user &1 => Conversion not possible
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the layout (usually a variant or a layout configuration for a report, ALV grid, or form) identified by &2 is currently locked or "blocked" by another user &1. Because the layout is locked, the system cannot perform the requested conversion or operation on it.
  
  &1 = User ID who has locked the layout.
  &2 = Name or ID of the layout that is locked.
  
  Layouts can be locked when a user is editing or maintaining them to prevent simultaneous changes by multiple users, which could cause inconsistencies or data corruption.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When you try to modify, delete, or convert a layout that another user is currently editing.
  When a background process or another user session has locked the layout.
  Sometimes, if a previous session did not release the lock properly (e.g., due to a crash or network issue), the layout remains locked.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check who is locking the layout:
  
  Identify the user (&1) who currently holds the lock.
  You can contact this user to ask them to finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Wait for the lock to be released:
  
  If the user is actively working, wait until they finish and the lock is released.
  
  
  
  If the lock is stale (user is not active or session crashed):
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to check for lock entries related to the layout.
  Search for lock entries by the layout name or user.
  If you confirm the lock is stale, you can delete the lock entry from SM12 (only do this if you are sure the user is not working on it).
  
  
  
  Check for background jobs or batch processes:
  
  Sometimes batch jobs lock layouts; check if any jobs are running that might be holding the lock.
  
  
  
  System restart (last resort):
  
  If locks cannot be cleared and are causing system-wide issues, a system restart might be necessary (usually done by Basis team).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  ALV Layouts: Layouts are often used in ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports to save user-specific display settings.
  User Collaboration: Coordinate with the user holding the lock to avoid conflicts.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses enqueue/dequeue mechanisms to manage locks on objects like layouts.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Layout is locked by another user.
  
  
  Effect
  Conversion or modification is blocked.
  
  
  Solution
  Contact user, wait, or delete stale lock via SM12.
  
  
  Tools
  SM12 (Lock Entries), user communication.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in SM12 or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!