How To Fix RSIS304 - Variant &1 is locked by the change and transport organizer

RSIS304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSIS -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Variant &1 is locked by the change and transport organizer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSIS304 - Variant &1 is locked by the change and transport organizer ?

  The SAP error message RSIS304 indicates that a variant (specifically a report variant) is locked by the Change and Transport Organizer (CTO). This typically occurs when a variant is being modified or transported, and it cannot be accessed or changed until the lock is released.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked by Transport Request: The variant is currently being edited or is part of a transport request that is not yet released.
  User Lock: Another user might be editing the same variant, causing a lock.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock due to a previous operation that did not complete successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Request: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SE09 or SE10 to check if the variant is part of a transport request. If it is, you may need to wait until the transport is released or contact the person responsible for the transport.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can release the lock