How To Fix TR238 - Subobjects of & & locked: Reassignment to 'local private' not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Subobjects of & & locked: Reassignment to 'local private' not allowed

What causes this issue?

You could not change the status of an object belonging to a regular
package to "local private" because components of this object are
locked. The component objects are obviously elements in use for current
development.

System Response

Changing the status to "local private" was not allowed.

How to fix this error?

With the help of the transport utilities in transaction SE09, you can
find the tasks or requests that own the locks. You should then release
the request or inform the person responsible of your intention so that
the required steps are performed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR238 - Subobjects of & & locked: Reassignment to 'local private' not allowed ?

  The SAP error message TR238 indicates that there is an issue with the transport request in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that subobjects of a transport request are locked, and reassignment to 'local private' is not allowed. This typically occurs when you are trying to change the transport request type or its status while it contains objects that are locked or in use.
  Cause:
  
  Locked Objects: The objects within the transport request are currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone else is working on the same objects or if the objects are in a state that does not allow changes.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow for reassignment, such as being released or in a different state that restricts modifications.
  Local Private Requests: The system does not allow certain types of requests to be converted to local private requests if they contain locked subobjects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the objects in the transport request. If you find locks that are not needed, you can release them (ensure you have the necessary authorizations to do so).
  Review Transport Request Status: Check the status of the transport request using transaction code SE09 or SE10. Ensure that the request is not in a state that prevents reassignment.
  Release the Transport Request: If the transport request is in a modifiable state, consider releasing it if it is appropriate to do so. This can sometimes resolve the issue.
  Contact Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP Basis administrator or the person responsible for transport management in your organization. They may have additional tools or authorizations to help resolve the locking issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  
  
  Transport Management: Understanding how transport requests work in SAP and the lifecycle of transport requests can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to manage transport requests and to release locks if needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TR238 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.