How To Fix TO006 - Request &1 contains externally locked objects; release was canceled

TO006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Request &1 contains externally locked objects; release was canceled

What causes this issue?

Request &V1& contains objects that are being edited in another system.

System Response

The request is not released.

How to fix this error?

Contact the system administrator and check whether these objects really
need to be transported in this request.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO006 - Request &1 contains externally locked objects; release was canceled ?

  The SAP error message TO006 indicates that a transport request contains objects that are externally locked, which prevents the release of the transport request. This typically occurs when the objects in the transport request are being used or modified in another session or by another user, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Locks: The objects in the transport request are locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone is editing the same objects in the development environment.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration or the transport directory.
  Incomplete Object Release: If an object was previously released but is still locked, it can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Locked Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the objects in question. You can filter by user or object name to find the specific locks.
  If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them (if