How To Fix TO161 - Request &1 (owner &2) unlocked by &3

TO161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Request &1 (owner &2) unlocked by &3

What causes this issue?

Request &V1& of owner &V2& unlocked by user &V3&.
Requests/tasks should only be unlocked in exceptional cases, this
action is therefore logged.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO161 - Request &1 (owner &2) unlocked by &3 ?

  The SAP error message TO161 indicates that a transport request is currently unlocked by a user. This typically occurs when a transport request is being edited or has not been properly released, preventing other users from accessing or modifying it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request in Use: The transport request is currently being edited or is locked by another user.
  Incomplete Release: The transport request may not have been released properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  User Session: A user may have an active session that has not been closed, which can lead to the request being locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to check the lock status of the transport request. You can view which user has locked the request.
  Unlock the Request: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the transport request using transaction code SE03 or SE09. Look for the option to unlock transport requests.
  Contact the User: