How To Fix SVMCRT_INT005 - Message class &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SVMCRT_INT - VMC Internationalization

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Message class &1 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SVMCRT_INT005 - Message class &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message SVMCRT_INT005 with the description "Message class &1 is locked" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a message class in the SAP system, but the message class you are attempting to work with is currently locked. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Message Class Locking: The message class is locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone else is editing the message class at the same time.
  Transport Request: The message class might be part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has not been released.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the message class might be locked due to a previous session that did not close properly.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the message class, leading to a perceived lock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check