How To Fix PAK_WB_FOUNDATION102 - &1 must be locked before operation &2 can be executed

PAK_WB_FOUNDATION102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK_WB_FOUNDATION - Error messages for package SPAK_WB_FOUNDATION

• Message number: 102

• Message text: &1 must be locked before operation &2 can be executed

What causes this issue?

To avoid concurrent changes to the same object, the object must be
locked before it can be modified. This is handled by the object's editor
normally. If the editor allows changing the object without ensuring
that such a lock has been obtained, this is a programming error in the
editor.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ask the author of the editor to correct the problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PAK_WB_FOUNDATION102 - Details

• The SAP error message PAK_WB_FOUNDATION102 indicates that a specific object (like a workbench request or a transport request) must be locked before a certain operation can be executed. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with changes in the development environment.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the object, preventing your operation from proceeding.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If an object is not locked, the system will not allow certain operations to be performed on it.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are trying to release or modify a transport request that is not locked, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks on the object. You can filter by user or