How To Fix TR022 - Object directory entry cannot be deleted, since the object is locked

TR022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Object directory entry cannot be deleted, since the object is locked

What causes this issue?

The object directory entry for &V1& &V2& &V3& cannot be deleted, since
this object is still locked in request &V4&.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the deletion of the object is to be transported &V4& with
the request &V4&. In this case, the object directory entry is deleted
automatically with the export of the request. Only in exceptional cases
is it necessary to remove the corresponding entries from &V4& and
delete the object directory manually.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR022 - Object directory entry cannot be deleted, since the object is locked ?

  The SAP error message TR022 indicates that an attempt was made to delete an object from the object directory, but the operation failed because the object is currently locked. This can happen for various reasons, such as the object being in use, being locked by another user, or being part of a transport request that is still open.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to delete is locked by another user or process. This could be due to an active transport request or a user having the object open in a development environment.
  Transport Request Status: The object may be part of a transport request that is not yet released or is still in use.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the object might be locked due to ongoing changes or modifications by another developer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the object.