How To Fix OO_SOURCE_BASED023 - Public section of class &1 is already locked in request &2 of user &3

OO_SOURCE_BASED023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO_SOURCE_BASED - WB - Class Builder - Messages for the source-b. Class Editor

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Public section of class &1 is already locked in request &2 of user &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED023 - Public section of class &1 is already locked in request &2 of user &3 ?

  The SAP error message "OO_SOURCE_BASED023 Public section of class &1 is already locked in request &2 of user &3" typically occurs when you are trying to modify or access the public section of a class that is currently locked by another user or request. This is a common issue in SAP when multiple users are working on the same object or when a transport request is involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent simultaneous changes to the same object. If another user has locked the public section of the class, you will not be able to make changes until that lock is released.
  Transport Requests: If the class is part of a transport request that is currently being edited or released by another user, it will be locked for modifications.
  Development Environment: This can also happen in a development environment where multiple developers are working on the same class.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock