How To Fix GO031 - & Set & is locked

GO031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GO - FI-SL: Transport utilities Report Writer/sets

• Message number: 031

• Message text: & Set & is locked

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete a set in the context of a transport. The
set was blocked by a change transaction during data import.

System Response

The set is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the transport can be restarted, and if so repeat the
transport. Alternatively, transport the set separately at a later date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GO031 - & Set & is locked ?

  The SAP error message GO031 typically indicates that a particular set (such as a set of accounts or a set of data) is locked, preventing further processing or modifications. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly in financial modules like General Ledger (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause of Error GO031
  
  
  Locked Set: The set you are trying to access or modify is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently using the set.
  A previous transaction did not complete properly, leaving the set in a locked state.
  The set is locked for a specific period due to a scheduled job or maintenance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the locked set.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to sets being locked during specific operations or processes.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in