How To Fix RMPS_PRO017 - Class cannot be locked. Contains object &1

RMPS_PRO017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_PRO - RMPS: PRO Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Class cannot be locked. Contains object &1

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RMPS_PRO017 - Details

• The SAP error message RMPS_PRO017, which states "Class cannot be locked. Contains object &1," typically occurs when there is an attempt to lock a class in the SAP system, but the class is currently being used or referenced by another object. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during transport requests, modifications, or when trying to activate or change a class.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The class you are trying to lock has active references or dependencies in other objects (like methods, interfaces, or other classes).
  Transport Requests: If the class is part of a transport request that is currently being processed, it may be locked by that process.
  User Lock: Another user might have the class open in their session, preventing it from being locked.
  System Lock: The system might have a temporary lock due to background jobs or other processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active References: Identify any objects that reference the class. You can use transaction