How To Fix AD701 - Program is locked for correction & (&). ENTER->Display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Program is locked for correction & (&). ENTER->Display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD701 - Program is locked for correction & (&). ENTER->Display ?

  The SAP error message AD701 indicates that a program is locked for correction. This typically occurs when a program is in a state that prevents changes from being made to it, often due to it being in a transport request or because it is locked by another user or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request: The program may be included in a transport request that is currently being processed or has not been released.
  User Lock: Another user may have locked the program for editing, preventing you from making changes.
  Development Class: The program might belong to a development class that has restrictions on modifications.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock in place due to a previous session that did not close properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Verify if the program is part of an active transport request. You can check this in the Transport Organizer (transaction SE09 or SE10).
  If it is, you may need to wait until