How To Fix CFD_DE_LIFECYCLE003 - Extension &1 is locked by &2 and thus cannot be transported.

CFD_DE_LIFECYCLE003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_DE_LIFECYCLE - Custom Fields: Data Source Extension Lifecycle

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Extension &1 is locked by &2 and thus cannot be transported.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_DE_LIFECYCLE003 - Extension &1 is locked by &2 and thus cannot be transported. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_DE_LIFECYCLE003 indicates that a specific extension (in this case, identified as &1) is locked by another user or process (identified as &2), preventing it from being transported. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) or when working with extensions in the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same object simultaneously. If one user is editing or has locked the extension, other users will be unable to transport it until the lock is released.
  Long-running Processes: Sometimes, a long-running process or transaction may hold a lock on the extension, causing this error.
  User Session: The user who locked the extension may have an active session that is not properly closed, keeping the lock in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Determine who or what is holding the lock. You can use transaction codes