How To Fix R7262 - InfoObject &1 is locked and cannot be edited

R7262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 262

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is locked and cannot be edited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7262 - InfoObject &1 is locked and cannot be edited ?

  The SAP error message R7262 indicates that an InfoObject is locked and cannot be edited. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you attempt to modify an InfoObject that is currently locked by another user or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the InfoObject, which prevents others from making changes.
  Transport Lock: The InfoObject may be part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has not been released.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock due to a background job or process that is accessing the InfoObject.
  Development Lock: If the InfoObject is in a development environment, it may be locked due to version control or development processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the InfoObject. You can filter by the user or object name to see if it is locked by another