42073 - Object "&1" is checked out (context: &2 &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Object "&1" is checked out (context: &2 &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42073 - Object "&1" is checked out (context: &2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message 42073 indicates that an object is currently checked out and cannot be modified or accessed in the way you are attempting. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transport Management System (TMS) or when working with objects in the SAP development environment, such as ABAP programs, function modules, or other repository objects.
  Cause:
  The error message "Object '&1' is checked out (context: &2 &3 &4)" usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to access is locked because it is checked out by another user or session. This is a common scenario in collaborative environments where multiple developers work on the same objects.
  Transport Request: The object may be part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has not been released.
  Version Control: If you are using version control or a similar mechanism, the object may be checked out in that system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Use transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to check the status of the object. You can see who has checked out the object and whether it is locked.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Object:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the object. This can be done through transaction SE03 or SE09 (Transport Organizer) by finding the relevant transport request and releasing or unlocking it.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If another user has checked out the object, you may need to contact them to either check it back in or coordinate changes.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that the transport request associated with the object is not in a state that prevents modifications. If it is, you may need to wait until it is released or processed.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Context:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct context (development, quality assurance, production) and that you have the necessary permissions to modify the object.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SE09: Transport Organizer
  SE10: Transport Organizer (for viewing transport requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on transport management and object locking mechanisms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.