How To Fix RS_EXCEPTION260 - Object &1 &2 is locked by the Change and Transport Organizer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Object &1 &2 is locked by the Change and Transport Organizer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION260 - Object &1 &2 is locked by the Change and Transport Organizer ?

  The SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION260 indicates that an object (such as a transport request or a development object) is locked by the Change and Transport Organizer (CTO). This typically occurs when an object is being edited or transported by another user or process, preventing you from making changes or transporting it until the lock is released.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently working on the same object, which causes it to be locked.
  Transport Request: The object is part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has not been released.
  Incomplete Transport: The transport request may not have been properly completed or released, leaving the object in a locked state.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system issues or inconsistencies can lead to objects being incorrectly marked as locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the user or object name to see if another user has locked the object.
  If you find a lock that should not be there, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Release Transport Requests:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport request is released. You can do this using transaction code SE09 or SE10.
  Check if the transport request is in a "modification" state and release it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If another user is working on the object, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP Basis team. They can help investigate the lock and may have the necessary permissions to unlock the object if required.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, it may be worth checking for any system issues or inconsistencies that could be causing the lock. This may involve checking system logs or performing a system restart if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SE09/SE10: To manage transport requests.
  SE03: To analyze transport requests and objects.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on the Change and Transport Organizer and handling locks.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and manage locks and transport requests.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RS_EXCEPTION260 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.