How To Fix BS293 - & could not be deleted (object locked).

BS293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 293

• Message text: & could not be deleted (object locked).

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a System status, procedure or object type, but it
is still locked in TADIR, e.g. because it is in another user's request.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS293 - & could not be deleted (object locked). ?

  The SAP error message BS293 typically indicates that an object (such as a business object or a document) is locked and cannot be deleted. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to delete is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone is editing the object or if a background job is processing it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the object, leading to a lock situation.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent it from being deleted.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to objects being incorrectly marked as locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can search for the specific object or user to see if it is locked.
  If you find a