How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL490 - Object & is currently locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Object & is currently locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL490 - Object & is currently locked ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL490 Object & is currently locked typically indicates that a specific object (like a query, report, or other SAP object) is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or using the object, which prevents other users from making changes or accessing it.
  System Lock: The system may have locked the object due to a transaction that is still in progress or has not been completed.
  Transport Lock: If the object is part of a transport request, it may be locked until the transport is released or completed.
  Background Job: A background job may be running that is using the object, causing it to be locked for other users.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can search for the object by entering the relevant details (like the object name) to see