How To Fix DMCLG698 - Translation object customizing is locked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Translation object customizing is locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMCLG698 - Translation object customizing is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message DMCLG698 indicates that a translation object customizing is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs when a user is currently editing or has an active session that is preventing others from making changes to the same translation object.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The translation object is being edited by another user, which locks the object for other users.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the lock to persist even if they are no longer actively working on it.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that need to be cleared.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the User: Check which user is holding the lock. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 (Display and Delete Locks). Look for the lock entry related to the translation object and note the user ID.
  
  
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who is holding the lock and ask them to complete their work or log out of the session.
  
  
  Release the Lock: If the user is unavailable or the session is no longer active, you can manually release the lock:
  
  Go to transaction SM12.
  Find the lock entry for the translation object.
  Select the entry and choose the option to delete the lock.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if there are any jobs running that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  System Restart: In rare cases, if the lock cannot be released and is causing significant issues, a system restart may be necessary, but this should be done with caution and typically as a last resort.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  SE63: Translation Tools (for managing translations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to translation object locks.
  
  
  User Management: Ensure that users are trained on proper session management to avoid leaving sessions open unnecessarily.
  
  
  Lock Management: Regularly monitor and manage locks in the system to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMCLG698 error and continue with your translation object customization.