How To Fix BSP_DLC_TOOLS2018 - Deletion of &2 not possible; it is locked by user &1

BSP_DLC_TOOLS2018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSP_DLC_TOOLS2 -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Deletion of &2 not possible; it is locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSP_DLC_TOOLS2018 - Deletion of &2 not possible; it is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message BSP_DLC_TOOLS2018 indicates that a specific object (in this case, identified as &2) cannot be deleted because it is currently locked by another user (&1). This is a common issue in SAP systems where multiple users may be working on the same objects, leading to conflicts when one user tries to delete an object that another user is currently editing or has locked.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to delete is locked by another user. This can happen if the user is currently editing the object or has it open in a session.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left an object open, and the lock remains even if they are no longer actively using it.
  Technical Issues: Occasionally, there may be technical issues or bugs that cause locks to persist longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the