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How to Force Check-In the Microsoft Project Enterprise Global File
Question details
The user needs to force check-in the Microsoft Project Enterprise Global file that is stuck in a checked-out state.
- Product
- Microsoft Project Online / Project Web App (PWA)
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- An enterprise global file remains checked out and needs to be forced back in by an administrator to allow further configuration updates.
- Observed behavior
- The Enterprise Global file is stuck in a checked-out status, often due to an incomplete, failed, or blocked Project Web App (PWA) queue job.
Ensure you have Administrator privileges in Project Web App (PWA) and strongly avoid attempting to delete, download, or re-upload the Enterprise Global file.
Force Check-In via PWA Settings
Use the built-in Force Check-In Enterprise Objects feature in PWA to safely release the locked file.
This method requires administrative access to PWA. It directly targets objects stuck in a checked-out state without risking the data corruption that manual deletion might cause.
Log in to your Project Web App (PWA) environment using an account with Administrator privileges.
Click on 'Settings' (the gear icon usually located at the top right) and select 'PWA Settings'.
Scroll to the Queue and Database Administration section, then click on 'Force Check-In Enterprise Objects'.
Select the checked-out Enterprise Global project from the provided list.
Click the 'Check In' button to release the file and return it to a checked-in state.
Inspect and Clear the PWA Queue
Check for blocked or failed jobs in the PWA queue if the standard force check-in operation fails or has no effect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Microsoft Project Enterprise Global file get stuck in a checked-out state?
The file usually remains checked out because a previous save or check-in job in the Project Web App (PWA) queue was incomplete, interrupted, or blocked by an earlier failed background job.
Can I just delete or re-upload the checked-out Enterprise Global file?
No, you should never delete, download, or re-upload the Enterprise Global file. Doing so can cause severe configuration loss and system errors. Always use the built-in Force Check-In feature.
What should I do if the Force Check-In operation produces no error but doesn't work?
If clicking Check In produces no effect, you should inspect the PWA Queue for blocked or corrupted jobs. If the issue remains unresolved, document the queue status and contact Microsoft Support for advanced troubleshooting.
