How To Fix OZ116 - A name range type is only possible for lockable objects

OZ116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OZ - Customizing Basis tools

• Message number: 116

• Message text: A name range type is only possible for lockable objects

What causes this issue?

A name space type was defined, although the object can not be
locked.

System Response

The name space type is deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OZ116 - Details

• The SAP error message OZ116, which states "A name range type is only possible for lockable objects," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming or when working with certain data objects in the SAP environment. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform involves a name range type that is not applicable to the object you are working with, likely because the object is not lockable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Lockable Objects: The error usually arises when you attempt to use a name range type (like a table or a structure) that is not designed to be lockable. Lockable objects are typically database tables or certain types of data structures that can be locked for concurrent access.
  Incorrect Data Type: You may be trying to apply a name range to a data type that does not support it, such as a local variable or a non-database object.
  Context of Use: The error