How To Fix 5W628 - No activation of & & (clien: &) as object is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 628

• Message text: No activation of & & (clien: &) as object is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W628 - No activation of & & (clien: &) as object is locked ?

  The SAP error message 5W628 indicates that there is an issue with activating an object in a specific client because the object is locked. This typically occurs in the context of transport management or when working with development objects in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message 5W628 is triggered when:
  
  The object you are trying to activate is currently locked by another user or process.
  There may be a transport request that has not been released, which is preventing the activation.
  The object might be in a state that requires it to be unlocked before it can be activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the object. You can filter by the object name or user to see if it is locked by another user.
  If you find that the object is locked, you can either wait for the user to release the lock or, if appropriate, you can delete the lock entry (be cautious with this step, as it may disrupt the other user's work).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to check if there are any transport requests that are still in a "modification" state. If there are, you may need to release them or ensure they are not blocking the activation.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Object:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the object using transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to manage locks.
  
  
  
  Reattempt Activation:
  
  After resolving the lock issue, try to activate the object again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, check for any other underlying issues that might be causing the lock, such as background jobs or other processes that might be using the object.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer to manage transport requests.
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools for managing locks and transports.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to unlock objects and manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5W628 and successfully activate the object in the SAP system.