How To Fix PU642 - Request &1 cannot contain locked objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Request &1 cannot contain locked objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU642 - Request &1 cannot contain locked objects ?

  The SAP error message PU642 ("Request &1 cannot contain locked objects") typically occurs during the transport of objects in the SAP system. This error indicates that the transport request you are trying to release or manage contains objects that are currently locked, which prevents the transport from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Locked Objects: The most common cause of this error is that one or more objects included in the transport request are locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone is currently editing or has made changes to the objects in question.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow it to be released or processed due to the presence of locked objects.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the objects are being modified by another developer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the objects included in the transport request. You can filter by user or object name to identify any locks.
  If you find locks, you can either wait for the user to release the lock or, if appropriate, you can delete the lock (be cautious with this approach as it may disrupt other users).
  
  
  
  Release the Transport Request:
  
  Once the locks are cleared, you can attempt to release the transport request again using transaction code SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Ensure that the objects in the transport request are in a consistent state and not in a state that would prevent transport (e.g., not being edited).
  
  
  
  Communicate with Team Members:
  
  If you are in a team environment, communicate with your colleagues to ensure that no one else is working on the same objects.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Transport Request:
  
  If the issue persists, consider creating a new transport request and adding the objects again, ensuring that no locks are present.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  Transport Management: Understanding how transport requests work in SAP and the lifecycle of objects can help prevent such issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PU642 error and successfully manage your transport requests.