How To Fix ET013 - Unable to lock development object (subobjects are locked)

ET013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ET - Translation and maintenance language

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Unable to lock development object (subobjects are locked)

What causes this issue?

When you change the original language, the entire development project
will be locked. If locks (short-term locks or transport locks) are set
for subobjects, the function "Change Original Language" cannot be
executed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ET013 - Unable to lock development object (subobjects are locked) ?

  The SAP error message ET013 "Unable to lock development object (subobjects are locked)" typically occurs when you are trying to modify or transport a development object (like a program, function module, or class) that is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple developers are working on the same object or when a transport request is being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or has locked the object you are trying to access.
  Transport Request: The object is part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has not been released.
  Development Lock: The object is locked due to a previous session that did not release the lock properly.
  System Issues: Sometimes, system inconsistencies or errors can lead to locks not being released.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the object