How To Fix CLDR036 - The status of object &1 must first be set to "UNLOCKED"

CLDR036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLDR -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The status of object &1 must first be set to "UNLOCKED"

What causes this issue?

You have tried to make changes to marketing object &1, although the
status of the object does not permit it.

System Response

The status of the marketing object does not allow you to change
characteristics.

How to fix this error?

Change the status and implement the changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLDR036 - The status of object &1 must first be set to "UNLOCKED" ?

  The SAP error message CLDR036 indicates that an object (such as a transport request, customizing request, or other development object) is currently locked and cannot be modified or processed until its status is changed to "UNLOCKED." This typically occurs in the context of transport management or when working with development objects in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Object: The object you are trying to work with is locked, which can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently editing or has the object checked out.
  The object is part of a transport request that is currently being processed.
  The object was previously locked due to an incomplete operation or error.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow further modifications, such as "Released" or "Completed."
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CLDR036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the object. You can enter the object