Issue Error: Another administrator is activating a configuration now

[SAGraphics]

Trying to ban 3 IP address via the firewall. I created a custom rule, but when I try to apply it, I get:

"Error: Another administrator is activating a configuration now."

Why is this happening and what can I do about it?

 

[IgorG]

I suppose that the previous attempt to apply firewall activation/configuration failed from Plesk Firewall extension and further updates are locked. Try to fix it with the following steps:

1. Stop the sw-cp-server service:
   

   # service sw-cp-server stop

2. Remove the lock file /usr/local/psa/var/modules/firewall/safeact.confirm:
   

   # rm /usr/local/psa/var/modules/firewall/safeact.confirm

3. Start the sw-cp-server service:
   

   # service sw-cp-server start

4. Try to activate/configure the firewall again from Plesk firewall extension.

 

[Ksech]

I found this thread today because I had the same error. Before trying the solution above, I tried the following instead and it worked:

• In Plesk Panel go to Firewall > Modify Plesk Firewall Rules
• Click Discard Changes > OK

I then checked and the previous rule I'd entered was still there. I don't know what change it thought was stuck, but this fixed it.