How To Fix XMS_MONI013 - Configuration data is locked by user &1

XMS_MONI013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_MONI - Messages for Monitoring

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Configuration data is locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_MONI013 - Configuration data is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message XMS_MONI013 indicates that configuration data is currently locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same configuration data simultaneously, leading to a lock to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The configuration data is locked by a user (indicated by &1 in the error message). This could be due to a user actively working on the configuration or a previous session that did not release the lock properly.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user is in a long-running transaction, the lock may persist until the transaction is completed or the user logs out.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that need to be cleared manually.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Check which user is holding the lock. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 (Display and Delete Locks). Look for the user