How To Fix 6G011 - Translation cannot be performed due to lock

6G011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Translation cannot be performed due to lock

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What causes this issue?

You want to translate the System Administration Assistant structure.

System Response

You cannot translate currently because the structure is already being
translated by another user.

How to fix this error?

Try again at a later time.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G011 - Translation cannot be performed due to lock ?

  The SAP error message 6G011 indicates that a translation cannot be performed because the relevant object is locked. This typically occurs in the context of translation workbench activities, where a user attempts to translate texts or other objects that are currently locked by another user or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to translate is currently locked by another user or session. This can happen if another user is editing the same object or if a previous session did not release the lock properly.
  Transport Requests: If the object is part of a transport request that is currently being processed, it may also be locked.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system issues or inconsistencies can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the user or object name to see if there are any active locks.
  If you find a lock