How To Fix SDS_COMMON011 - Cannot create entries or changes; configuration is not locked

SDS_COMMON011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDS_COMMON -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Cannot create entries or changes; configuration is not locked

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the customizing but it is currently not locked.

System Response

The processing was cancelled.

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

Because changes to the customizing are secured by a lock object, this
error should not occur.
Consult SAP for further assistance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDS_COMMON011 - Cannot create entries or changes; configuration is not locked ?

  The SAP error message SDS_COMMON011 indicates that the system is unable to create entries or make changes because the configuration is not locked. This typically occurs in the context of configuration changes in SAP systems, particularly in the SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Locking: The configuration settings are not locked, which means that changes cannot be made. This can happen if the configuration is being accessed by another user or if the system is in a state that does not allow changes (e.g., during a transport or upgrade).
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to make the changes may not have the necessary permissions to lock the configuration or to make changes.
  
  
  System State: The system might be in a state where it is not allowed to make changes, such as during a transport process or if the system is in a