How To Fix FDT_CORE296 - &2 is already locked on &3; transport request &1 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 296

• Message text: &2 is already locked on &3; transport request &1 cannot be used

What causes this issue?

You have tried to define the current elementary data object such that
all user entries into a field based on that data object shall be
converted to uppercase. However, this setting is supported for elements
of type text only. For all other types of elementary data objects, this
setting makes no sense and must therefore be inactive.

System Response

The object cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure this setting is inactive for elementary data objects of all
types other than text.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE296 - &2 is already locked on &3; transport request &1 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE296 indicates that a specific object (like a transport request) is already locked, which prevents you from using it for transport. This typically occurs in the context of SAP transport management when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same object simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using or modifying the transport request or the object associated with it.
  Incomplete Transport: The transport request may not have been released properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the object due to a previous operation that did not complete successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the user or object name to see if there are any active locks.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary