How To Fix AD916 - Lock entry for & does not exist

AD916 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 916

• Message text: Lock entry for & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The restart log for the object does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the object name.
If necessary, look at all restart logs (<LS>Overview of
restart logs</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD916 - Lock entry for & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AD916, which states "Lock entry for & does not exist," typically occurs when a user tries to access or modify a resource that is not currently locked in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user attempts to edit a document or transaction that is expected to be locked for editing by another user or process.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Lock Entry: The lock entry for the specified object (e.g., a document, transaction, or data record) does not exist in the lock table.
  Session Timeout: The lock may have been released due to a session timeout or the user logging out.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object being referenced may not be valid or may have been deleted.
  System Issues: There may be issues with the SAP system itself, such as problems with the lock management mechanism.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check the lock entries in