How To Fix FDT_CORE018 - &1 Application not possible; other objects use this object already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CORE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Core

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 Application not possible; other objects use this object already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE018 - &1 Application not possible; other objects use this object already ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE018 indicates that an application or object you are trying to use is not possible because it is already being utilized by other objects. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications, where certain components or objects may be locked or in use by other processes or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to access is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if another user is editing the same object or if a background job is using it.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies on other objects that are currently in use, preventing you from making changes or accessing it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent access to the object due to its current state or usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the object. If you find that