How To Fix TK028 - Cannot delete (request locks still exist)

TK028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Cannot delete (request locks still exist)

What causes this issue?

In request/task &V1&, which you want to delete, no objects are marked
as "locked" in the editor. Nevertheless request locks still exist for
task/request &V1&.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator, who must ensure that the request
locks (table TLOCK) correspond to the locked objects in your request.
If the error occurs repeatedly, send an error message to the SAP
Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK028 - Cannot delete (request locks still exist) ?

  The SAP error message TK028 "Cannot delete (request locks still exist)" typically occurs when you attempt to delete a transport request in the SAP system, but there are still locks associated with that request. This can happen for various reasons, such as the request being in use, or it being locked by another user or process.
  Causes:
  
  Active Locks: The transport request is currently locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Incomplete Transport: The transport request may not have been fully processed or released, leading to locks remaining.
  User Sessions: A user session may still be holding a lock on the transport request.
  Transport Management System (TMS) Issues: There may be issues with the TMS that are causing locks to persist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks related to the transport request. You can filter by the transport request number and see if any locks are held by users.
  
  If you find