How To Fix TK596 - Object is locked for repair &1 (&2)

TK596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Object is locked for repair &1 (&2)

What causes this issue?

Object &V3& is already locked for repair &V1& by user &V2&. Repaired
objects cannot be exchanged between the users of a request. The object
therefore can only be edited by the owner of the repair
&V2& in repair &V1&.

System Response

The selected function was canceled for the particular object.

How to fix this error?

Get in contact with the owner of the repair. He should release repair
&V1&.
If you have a task in the request, you can edit the repaired object
after the repair has been released.
If repair &V1& cannot yet be released, transfer the repair to your
user name in agreement with the owner of the repair &V2&.
To do so, position the cursor on repair &V1& and select function
<LS>Change owner...</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK596 - Object is locked for repair &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message TK596 "Object is locked for repair &1 (&2)" typically indicates that a particular object (such as a transport request, program, or configuration) is currently locked for repair or modification by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user is editing an object, or when a transport request is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or has locked the object for repair.
  Transport Request: The object is part of a transport request that is currently being processed or is in a locked state.
  System Lock: The object may be locked due to system maintenance or administrative tasks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the user or object name to see if another user has locked the object.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it