How To Fix LTR2_ES_UTILS073 - Embedded specification &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR2_ES_UTILS - Messages for Embedded Specification Utilities

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Embedded specification &1 is locked

What causes this issue?

The embedded specification is locked. Only the responsible user is able
to unlock the embedded specification.

System Response

The system will check the responsible user.

How to fix this error?

Contact the responsible users.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR2_ES_UTILS073 - Embedded specification &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message LTR2_ES_UTILS073 indicates that an embedded specification (likely a data model or a specification related to a business process) is locked. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or has locked the specification.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a transaction that is not yet completed.
  Transport Lock: If the specification is part of a transport request, it may be locked until the transport is released.
  Database Lock: There may be a database-level lock preventing access to the specification.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process is holding the lock and take appropriate action.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If another user is editing the specification, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the specification is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is released. You can check this in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Restart the Transaction:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the transaction or logging out and back into the system can resolve temporary locks.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP Basis team. They can help identify and resolve any underlying issues related to locks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SE09/SE10: To manage transport requests.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the specification.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific module you are working with for more detailed troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message.