How To Fix TL016 - Lock flag reset successfully

TL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Lock flag reset successfully

What causes this issue?

The language administration was locked due to termination of a
preceding activity (language import, language supplementation).

System Response

You have removed this lock manually.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the terminated activity is continued, once the error
that caused the termination has been rectified.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL016 - Lock flag reset successfully ?

  The SAP error message TL016, which states "Lock flag reset successfully," typically indicates that a lock that was previously set on a particular object (such as a transaction, document, or data record) has been successfully removed. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the lock has been cleared.
  
  Cause:
  The lock flag is usually set to prevent concurrent access to a resource, ensuring data integrity during transactions. The message TL016 appears when:
  
  A user or process has released a lock on an object.
  A transaction that was holding a lock has been completed or terminated.
  A manual intervention has occurred to reset the lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since TL016 is an informational message rather than an error, no specific action is required to resolve it. However, if you are experiencing issues related to locks in SAP, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage lock entries.