How To Fix 5A332 - Error when editing relationships: & & could not be locked

5A332 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 332

• Message text: Error when editing relationships: & & could not be locked

What causes this issue?

The system is trying to create or delete relationships to the specified
object. The object, however, is currently locked (because it is being
processed by a different transaction, for example).

System Response

This lock prevents the system from ensuring that the relationships are
consistent. For this reason, the relationships are not created or
deleted in this step.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the specified object is not locked before you repeat
this step. If you want to display the lock entries, choose Tools ->
Administration -> Monitor -> Lock entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A332 - Error when editing relationships: & & could not be locked ?

  The SAP error message 5A332, which states "Error when editing relationships: & & could not be locked," typically occurs in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or similar modules where relationships between objects (like tasks, activities, or WBS elements) are being edited. This error indicates that the system is unable to lock the specified object for editing, which is necessary to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or editing the same object, preventing your session from obtaining a lock.
  System Lock Issues: There may be a temporary issue with the locking mechanism in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the object.
  Database Lock: The database may have a lock on the object due to a long-running transaction or a deadlock situation.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system