How To Fix CTS_WBO_API019 - Object &1 is already locked in request &3 of user &4

CTS_WBO_API019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_WBO_API - WBO Remote API: Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Object &1 is already locked in request &3 of user &4

What causes this issue?

The object &V1& cannot be edited under a new request, since it is
already locked in the request &V3& for user &V4&.

System Response

The editing of the object &V1& is canceled.

How to fix this error?

You have several options:
Edit the object in the request &V3&. If necessary, contact the owner
&V4& and use your own task under request &V3&.
Release the request &V3& with all its tasks. If necessary, contact the
owner &V4&. You can then edit the object under a new request.

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 CTS_WBO_API019 - Object &1 is already locked in request &3 of user &4 ?

  The SAP error message CTS_WBO_API019 indicates that an object is already locked in a transport request by another user. This typically occurs in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when multiple users are trying to work on the same object simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user has locked the object in a transport request, preventing you from making changes or transporting it.
  Incomplete Release: The object may have been left in a locked state due to an incomplete transport process or an error during the transport.
  Long-Running Processes: Sometimes, a long-running process or a system issue can cause locks to persist longer than expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the object. You can filter by the object name and the user who has locked it.
  Contact the User: If you identify the user who has locked the object, you can contact them to see if they