How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL101 - Object already locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Object already locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL101 - Object already locked ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL101 Object already locked typically indicates that a particular object (such as a query, report, or data object) is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users attempt to edit the same object simultaneously or when a previous session did not release the lock properly.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or has opened the object, causing it to be locked.
  Session Timeout: A previous session that was editing the object did not close properly, leaving the object in a locked state.
  System Errors: Technical issues or system errors may have caused the lock to persist.
  Transport Requests: If the object is part of a transport request, it may be locked during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the object, wait for them to finish and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12