How To Fix /PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS005 - Substring of lock object prefix is incorrect. Correct example: &1

/PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Substring of lock object prefix is incorrect. Correct example: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS005 - Substring of lock object prefix is incorrect. Correct example: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS005 indicates that there is an issue with the lock object prefix in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a lock object that is not correctly defined or does not match the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Lock Object Prefix: The prefix of the lock object being used does not match the expected format or is not defined correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to the incorrect prefix being used.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may be using an incorrect lock object prefix.
  Transport Issues: If the lock object was transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Object Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the lock object and check its definition.
  Ensure that the prefix is