How To Fix OO_SOURCE_BASED024 - Protected section of class &1 is already locked in request &2 of user &3

OO_SOURCE_BASED024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Protected 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_BASED024 - Protected section of class &1 is already locked in request &2 of user &3 ?

  The SAP error message OO_SOURCE_BASED024 indicates that a protected section of a class is already locked by another request. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP development when multiple users or processes are trying to modify or access the same object simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process has locked the class or method you are trying to access. This can happen if someone else is editing the same object in the ABAP Workbench or if a previous session did not release the lock properly.
  Transport Requests: If the class is part of a transport request that is currently being processed, it may be locked to prevent changes while the transport is being executed.
  Development Environment: In a shared development environment, multiple developers may be working on the same objects, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock