How To Fix 5W614 - Import lock for object type &1 in client &2! (infotype 1000)


5W614 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

  • Message number: 614

  • Message text: Import lock for object type &1 in client &2! (infotype 1000)

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  • What causes this issue?

    An import lock has been activated in the target client for the
    specified object.

    System Response

    The system does not activate the specified object.

    How to fix this error?

    Import locks are maintained in table T77TR for specific clients (using
    Customizing or directly by maintaining tables).
    An import lock is implemented by an entry for the object type in
    question and infotype 1000.
    If you want to deactivate an import lock, you must maintain the table
    accordingly.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


5W614 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5W614 indicates that there is an import lock for a specific object type in a particular client. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to import data into the system while another process is already using or locking that data. In this case, the error is related to infotype 1000, which is commonly associated with employee master data in SAP HR.
    
    Cause: Concurrent Processes: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process is currently importing or modifying the same object type (in this case, infotype 1000) in the specified client. Lock Entries: SAP uses lock entries to prevent data inconsistencies. If a lock exists for the object type you are trying to import, you will encounter this error. Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold onto the lock longer than expected, causing subsequent import attempts to fail.
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