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How to Force Check In Enterprise Resources in Project Web App
Question details
Users are unable to edit Project Web App resources synchronized with Active Directory because the resources are locked in a checked-out state.
- Product
- Project Web App
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Editing enterprise resources synced with Active Directory in Project Web App.
- Observed behavior
- The system returns an extraction or permissions error stating that the resources cannot be edited because they are marked as checked out.
Ensure you have Administrator permissions in Project Web App, as accessing the Queue and Database Administration page requires elevated rights.
Use Force Check-in Enterprise Objects
Manually force the check-in of affected enterprise resources via PWA settings.
When resources remain checked out due to interrupted sessions or synchronization glitches, PWA administrators can manually release the lock using the built-in Queue and Database Administration tools.
Open Project Web App and click the gear icon to access 'PWA Settings'.
Under the settings menu, look for and click on 'Queue and Database Administration'.
Select the 'Force Check-in Enterprise Objects' option from the administration page.
From the object type list, choose 'Enterprise Resources' and locate the affected user resources in the generated list.
Select the checkboxes next to the locked resources, click 'Check In', then close and refresh the Resource page to verify you can now edit them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do enterprise resources get checked out in PWA?
Resources often get stuck in a checked-out state if a project manager or administrator closes their browser unexpectedly while editing a resource, or if an Active Directory synchronization process gets interrupted.
Can I change resource check-in status directly through Active Directory?
No. Active Directory only syncs user data to Project Web App. The check-in and check-out status is an internal PWA lock mechanism and must be managed exclusively within the PWA Queue and Database Administration settings.
What if the Force Check-in page is blank or doesn't list the resource?
If the affected resources are not listed, they may not actually be checked out. The issue could stem from a deeper permission error or an Active Directory synchronization failure. You may need to review server logs or contact Microsoft Support for advanced troubleshooting.
