How To Fix TR672 - Editing of table & is locked; it can only be displayed

TR672 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Editing of table & is locked; it can only be displayed

What causes this issue?

Maintenance of the table named was locked by another transaction
(SM31 or SE06).

How to fix this error?

End this other transaction. Should none of these transactions be active,
you can remove the lock with transaction SM12.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR672 - Editing of table & is locked; it can only be displayed ?

  The SAP error message TR672 indicates that a specific table is currently locked for editing, and as a result, it can only be displayed. This typically occurs in the context of the Data Dictionary (SE11) or when working with database tables in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Locking: The table is locked because another user or process is currently editing it. SAP locks tables to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Transport Request: The table might be part of a transport request that is currently being processed or has been locked for changes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the table, leading to a lock status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the table. If you find that another user is editing the table, you may need to wait until they finish or coordinate with them to unlock