How To Fix DS426 - Rename not executed (editor lock for program &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Rename not executed (editor lock for program &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS426 - Rename not executed (editor lock for program &) ?

  The SAP error message DS426 "Rename not executed (editor lock for program &)" typically occurs when you attempt to rename a program or object in the ABAP Workbench, but the object is currently locked by another user or session. This lock prevents any modifications, including renaming, to ensure data integrity and avoid conflicts.
  Cause:
  
  Editor Lock: The program or object you are trying to rename is currently being edited or is locked by another user.
  Session Lock: The object might be locked in another session or transaction, possibly by a background job or another user.
  Transport Lock: If the object is part of a transport request that is currently being processed, it may also be locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the object. You can filter by the object name or user to see if it is locked.
  If you find a lock that is not needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If the lock is held by another user, you may need to contact that user to ask them to release the lock.
  If the lock is due to a session that is no longer active, you can delete the lock in SM12.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the lock is temporary (e.g., due to a user editing the object), you may need to wait until the user finishes their work and releases the lock.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  If the object is being used in a background job, you may need to wait for the job to complete or check the job status in transaction SM37.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is not currently being processed. You can check the transport logs in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  SE09/SE10: To manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  User Communication: If you are in a team environment, communicate with your colleagues to ensure that no one else is working on the same object.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on object locking and management in the ABAP Workbench.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DS426 error and successfully rename the program or object.