How To Fix XMS_ADM303 - & is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 303

• Message text: & is locked

What causes this issue?

Object is locked.

System Response

Current action will be terminated.

How to fix this error?

End the transaction.
Recall the transaction at a later date. If the object is still locked,
check whether any still unreleased transport requests that contain the
current object still exist.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM303 - & is locked ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM303 typically indicates that a certain object or resource is locked, preventing the operation you are trying to perform. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when trying to modify a configuration, access a transaction, or perform administrative tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent concurrent access to certain objects. If another user or process is currently using the object, it may be locked.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous transaction was not completed properly, it might leave the object in a locked state.
  User Sessions: Sometimes, user sessions may not be released properly, leading to locks that persist longer than necessary.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs that are still running or have failed can also cause locks on certain objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks. You can check for locks held by your user ID or by other users.
  Look for the specific object that is locked and identify the user or process that is holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually delete the lock entries in SM12. Be cautious when doing this, as it may affect other users or processes.
  If the lock is held by another user, you may need to contact that user to resolve the issue or ask your SAP administrator to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be causing the lock. If a job is stuck or has failed, you may need to terminate it.
  
  
  
  Restart the Transaction: After resolving the lock, try to restart the transaction or operation that was previously failing.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: If the issue persists, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks.
  
  
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the XMS_ADM303 error message in SAP.