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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 correctly defined and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If you have custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that the correct lock object prefix is being used.
  Look for any hardcoded values that may not match the expected prefix.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the lock objects in your SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the lock object was transported, ensure that all necessary components were included in the transport request.
  Check if the lock object exists in the target system and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to lock objects for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lock Objects: Lock objects are used in SAP to manage concurrent access to data. They prevent data inconsistencies by ensuring that only one user can modify a piece of data at a time.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for debugging and checking related objects.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the lock object prefix in your SAP system.