How To Fix CNS052 - The export object with key &1 is locked

CNS052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNS -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The export object with key &1 is locked

What causes this issue?

When you tried to generate a change pointer, the system found that an
existing change pointer for the same object was being edited at the same
time and that Write Image was activated.

System Response

As this can lead to data inconsistencies, generation of the change
pointer was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Try editing and saving the object again.

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.

CNS052 - Details

• The SAP error message CNS052 indicates that an export object is locked, which typically occurs in the context of transport management or when dealing with change requests in SAP systems. This error can arise for various reasons, such as:
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to export is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone else is working on the same object or if a previous transport process did not complete successfully.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be in a status that prevents it from being exported, such as being in a "modification" state.
  Database Locks: There may be database locks that prevent the object from being accessed or modified.
  User Permissions: The user attempting the export may not have the necessary permissions to unlock or modify the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the object. You can