How To Fix MC517 - - lock object with the name & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 517

• Message text: - lock object with the name & already exists

What causes this issue?

A lock object with this name was already created in the ABAP/4
Dictionary.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select another name for your object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC517 - - lock object with the name & already exists ?

  The SAP error message MC517 indicates that a lock object with the specified name already exists in the system. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a lock object that has already been defined in the system, which can happen during the development of ABAP programs or when modifying existing ones.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Lock Object Definition: The most common cause is that the lock object you are trying to create already exists in the database. This can happen if the same lock object is defined in multiple places or if there is an attempt to create it again without first checking for its existence.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance), there may be conflicts if the lock object is already present in the target system.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, multiple developers might inadvertently try to create the same lock object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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