How To Fix XMS_ADM122 - Message is locked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Message is locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM122 - Message is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM122 indicates that a message is locked by a specific user, which prevents other users from accessing or processing that message. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's messaging system, where messages may be locked for various reasons, such as being in the process of being edited or processed by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The message is currently being processed or edited by another user, which locks it for other users.
  Session Timeout: If a user has an open session that has not been properly closed, it may leave messages in a locked state.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave messages in a locked state.
  Long-Running Processes: If a user is taking a long time to process a message, it may remain locked for an extended period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the message is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until that user