How To Fix SV362 - Function group & locked by &(&)

SV362 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Function group & locked by &(&)

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SV362 - Details

• The SAP error message SV362 indicates that a function group is locked by a user or process. This typically occurs when a developer or user is working on a function group and has not released the lock, preventing others from making changes or accessing that function group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Development: A developer is currently editing or has opened the function group in the ABAP Workbench (SE80 or SE37).
  Unreleased Locks: A previous session may have crashed or not properly released the lock on the function group.
  Transport Requests: If a transport request is being processed, it may lock the function group.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system issues or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can filter by the function group name or the user who is locking it.
  Release the Lock: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually delete the lock