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DOORS project archive results in error "Invalid Lock Request - data already locked"

Troubleshooting


Problem

Attempts to archive a project in IBM Rational DOORS results in the error "Invalid Lock Request - data is already locked" and fails to create the archive.

Symptom

You have permission to archive data and the project is not opened or in use.

Cause

Unknown

Resolving The Problem

Steps to resolve:

  1. Ensure all users are logged out

  2. Stop the DOORS database server

  3. Locate the file servdata.dtc in the DOORS database server data directory

  4. Remove the file or rename it to servdata.dtc.old

    Note: Do not under any circumstances remove/rename the servdata.dtc file while the server is running or the database will be corrupted. Contact your local Support organization if in any doubt before proceeding.

  5. Locate and delete the files dbdata.lck and servdata.lck

  6. Restart DOORS DB server service

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Document Information

Modified date:
01 May 2020

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