How To Fix TK247 - Object &3 locked for request/task &1 (owner &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Object &3 locked for request/task &1 (owner &2)

What causes this issue?

The object &V3& cannot be locked against changes, since it is already
locked by user &V2& in the request/task &V1& for editing. You do not
own a task in this request/task.

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?

Choose <LS>Change</> to create your own task in the same request. You
can now edit the object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK247 - Object &3 locked for request/task &1 (owner &2) ?

  The SAP error message TK247 indicates that a specific object (like a transport request or task) is locked and cannot be modified or transported because it is currently being used or has been locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a transport request is being edited or when a user is working on a task that involves the object in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Lock: The object is currently locked by another user or process. This could be due to someone else editing the transport request or task.
  Incomplete Transport: The transport request may not have been released properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Issues: Sometimes, system inconsistencies or errors can lead to objects being locked incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can look for the user who has locked the object and see if it is still