How To Fix SB180 - Object &1 &2 not locked, no version created

SB180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SB - Version Management Messages

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Object &1 &2 not locked, no version created

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to create a temporary version of the object &V1&
&V2&. Temporary versions of an object can be created only if the object
is currently in a change request.
You can change Repository objects only if they are in change requests,
and a version of an object is created automatically when you include it
in a change request. This means that you do not need to create a
version of an object if it is not locked in a change request.

System Response

No version is created.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SB180 - Object &1 &2 not locked, no version created ?

  The SAP error message SB180 "Object &1 &2 not locked, no version created" typically occurs when you are trying to create a version of an object (like a transport request, program, or configuration) that is not currently locked. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with transport requests, customizing objects, or development objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Locked: The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to work with is not locked. In SAP, objects must be locked to prevent simultaneous changes by multiple users.
  Transport Request Issues: If you are trying to create a version in a transport request that is not properly set up or is in a state that does not allow version creation, you may encounter this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the object or create a version.
  System Configuration: There may be