How To Fix 02518 - Program texts for & currently locked

02518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 02 -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Program texts for & currently locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 02518 - Program texts for & currently locked ?

  The SAP error message "02518 Program texts for & currently locked" typically indicates that the program texts for a specific program or object in the SAP system are currently locked. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Active Development: Another user or process is currently editing or working on the program, which locks the program texts to prevent simultaneous changes that could lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Requests: The program might be included in a transport request that is currently being processed, which can also lock the program texts.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a user has opened the program in a development environment, it will be locked for others.
  Background Jobs: A background job might be running that is accessing the program, causing it to be locked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary (e.g., due to another user editing the program), you can wait