How To Fix TR068 - Object &1 is being edited in another system and is locked under &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Object &1 is being edited in another system and is locked under &2

What causes this issue?

The object &V1& is being edited in another system, which means that it
is locked for editing in another system under &V2&.

System Response

You cannot edit this object in this system.

How to fix this error?

Contact the owner of request &V2& to check the status of the object.

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 TR068 - Object &1 is being edited in another system and is locked under &2 ?

  The SAP error message TR068 indicates that an object (like a transport request or a development object) is currently being edited in another system and is locked under a specific user or transport request. This typically occurs in a multi-system landscape where changes are transported between systems (e.g., from Development to Quality Assurance to Production).
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: The object is being modified in another system, which prevents you from making changes to it in your current system.
  Transport Lock: The object is locked by a transport request that is currently being processed or is in a different state (e.g., released, imported).
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the object, which results in a lock being placed on it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the object. You can filter by the object name or user to see if it is locked by another user or transport request.
  
  
  
  Identify the Locking User/Request:
  
  If you find that the object is locked, identify the user or transport request that is holding the lock. You may need to communicate with that user to coordinate changes.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If the lock is due to another user or a transport request that is in progress, you may need to wait until the other user completes their work or the transport request is released.
  
  
  
  Release Locks (if necessary):
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations and it is appropriate to do so, you can manually release the lock using transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution and ideally in coordination with the user who holds the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Management:
  
  Ensure that the transport management system is functioning correctly. Sometimes, issues in the transport landscape can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about how to proceed, consult your SAP Basis team for assistance. They can provide insights into the transport landscape and help resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Requests: Understand how transport requests work in SAP and the lifecycle of objects being transported.
  Lock Management: Familiarize yourself with how locks are managed in SAP and the implications of concurrent editing.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TR068 error and continue your work in SAP.