How To Fix INM_SMD004 - Checked out by other user

INM_SMD004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INM_SMD - PPM SMD

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Checked out by other user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INM_SMD004 - Checked out by other user ?

  The SAP error message INM_SMD004 indicates that a particular object or resource is currently checked out by another user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when working with certain development objects in the SAP environment.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to check out an object (like a transport request, program, or configuration) that is already checked out by another user.
  The object is locked for editing by another user, preventing concurrent modifications to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the INM_SMD004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user has the object checked out. This can often be done by checking the transport logs or using transaction codes like SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or SE09/SE10 (Transport Requests).
  
  
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who has the object checked out and ask them to check it back in or release the lock.
  
  
  Check Lock