How To Fix NR705 - Error in object definition, & & is locked

NR705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Error in object definition, & & is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR705 - Error in object definition, & & is locked ?

  The SAP error message NR705 indicates that there is an issue with an object definition, specifically that the object is locked. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's number range management, where a number range object is being accessed or modified while it is locked by another user or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The number range object is currently locked by another user or transaction. This can happen if someone is editing the number range object or if a previous transaction did not release the lock properly.
  Transaction Interruption: If a transaction that was modifying the number range object was interrupted (e.g., due to a system crash or user cancellation), it may leave the object in a locked state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range object, leading to a perceived lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries