How To Fix MC661 - Lock object & not activated

MC661 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Lock object & not activated

What causes this issue?

The specified object could not be activated.

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?

You can probably find more information about this error further up in
this log.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC661 - Lock object & not activated ?

  The SAP error message MC661 indicates that a lock object is not activated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data consistency and concurrency control mechanisms, particularly when dealing with database operations that require locking to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Object Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the lock object referenced in the program or transaction is not activated in the SAP system. Lock objects are defined in the ABAP Dictionary and must be generated and activated for them to function correctly.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the lock object was created but not activated due to a lack of proper authorization or oversight.
  Transport Issues: If the lock object was transported from another system (like Development to Quality or Production), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Lock Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11