How To Fix KF516 - Program &1 is being locked by user &2

KF516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Program &1 is being locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to change or delete program &V1&, but it is already being
processed by user &V2&.

System Response

The operation could not be executed.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &V2& is finished processing the program. If this user
has already finished processing the program, delete the lock using
transaction SM12.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF516 - Program &1 is being locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message KF516 indicates that a program is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs when a user is executing a transaction or report that locks the program for exclusive access, preventing other users from accessing it simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exclusive Locking: The program is designed to be executed in a way that only one user can run it at a time. This is often the case for programs that modify data or perform long-running processes.
  User Session: The user who is locking the program may have an active session that has not been properly terminated, leading to the lock remaining in place.
  Long-Running Processes: If the program is taking a long time to execute, it may be locked for an extended period, preventing other users from accessing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the program is being used by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until that user has completed their