How To Fix DS518 - Program texts for & currently locked

DS518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Program texts for & currently locked

What causes this issue?

You cannot change text elements at present because the texts of the
same program are either locked in another mode or locked by another
user making changes.

How to fix this error?

Consult the other user about accessing the program. In urgent cases,
delete the lock entry with Transaction SM12.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DS518 - Details

• The SAP error message DS518, which states "Program texts for & currently locked," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a program or object that is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's transport and version management system, which ensures data integrity and prevents conflicts during concurrent access.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or has locked the program or object.
  Transport Request: The object may be part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has been locked for transport.
  Development Lock: The object is locked in the development environment due to a development lock set by a user or a system process.
  User Lock: A specific user may have locked the object for editing, preventing others from making changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the user or