How To Fix PAK074 - Access control list for package interface &1 was not locked

PAK074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Access control list for package interface &1 was not locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK074 - Access control list for package interface &1 was not locked ?

  The SAP error message PAK074 indicates that there is an issue with the access control list (ACL) for a package interface that has not been locked. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with transport requests or package management in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Uncommitted Changes: The package interface has been modified but not locked, which prevents the system from applying certain operations.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are trying to transport a package that includes an interface, and the ACL is not locked, the transport cannot proceed.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, if multiple developers are working on the same package, it may lead to conflicts if the ACL is not properly managed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PAK074 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Lock the Package Interface:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Navigate to the package that contains the interface.
  Right-click on the interface