How To Fix TK053 - Request/task &1 locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Request/task &1 locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

Request/task &V1& is currently locked by user &V2& and therefore cannot
be edited.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK053 - Request/task &1 locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message TK053 indicates that a request or task is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of transport management, where a transport request is being edited or modified by one user, preventing other users from making changes to it simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The request or task is currently being edited by another user, which locks it for other users to prevent conflicts.
  Incomplete Transport: The transport request may not have been released properly, leading to it being locked.
  System Issues: Sometimes, system issues or crashes can leave a request in a locked state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Check which user is locking the request. You can do this by using transaction code SE01 (Transport Organizer) or SE09 (Workbench Organizer) to view the status of the transport request.
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who is locking the request and ask them to release it or complete their work.
  Unlock the Request: If the user is unavailable or if the lock is due to a system issue, you can unlock the request using transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) and then selecting "Unlock Objects". You may need appropriate authorizations to perform this action.
  Check for Incomplete Requests: Ensure that there are no incomplete requests that need to be released or deleted.
  System Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from a system administrator to check for any underlying issues in the transport management system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  
  
  User Locks: You can check user locks using transaction code SM12, which allows you to view and manage locks in the system.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works can help in managing transport requests effectively and avoiding such locking issues in the future.
  
  Preventive Measures:
  
  Encourage users to release transport requests promptly after use.
  Implement a clear process for managing transport requests to minimize conflicts.
  Regularly monitor and clean up any orphaned or locked requests in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TK053 error and manage transport requests more effectively in SAP.