How To Fix TR704 - Object & locked for request &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Object & locked for request &

What causes this issue?

Object &V1& cannot be locked for changes because it is already locked
for editing in task/request &V2& by user &V3&. You have no task in this
task/request.

System Response

You can only display the object.

How to fix this error?

If you want to edit the object, contact the person responsible for the
request. You have the following possibilities:
The person responsible gives you a task in the above request. You can
now work simultaneously on the object, but only transport it together
with the other user.
The request which is locking the object is released and exported with
all its tasks so that the long-term locks are released. You can now
edit the object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR704 - Object & locked for request & ?

  The SAP error message TR704 indicates that an object is locked for a transport request. This typically occurs when an object (like a program, table, or configuration) is being modified or is already included in a transport request, and another user or process is trying to modify it simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Object Locking: The object is currently locked because it is being edited or is part of another transport request.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow further modifications.
  User Lock: Another user may have locked the object for editing.
  Incomplete Transport: The transport request may not have been released properly, causing the object to remain locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process is holding the lock on the object.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Release Transport Request:
  
  If the transport request is in a status that prevents changes, you may need to release it. Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If another user is working on the object, you may need to wait until they finish their changes and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  Review the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have caused the lock.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP Basis team for assistance. They can help identify the cause of the lock and take necessary actions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to transport locks.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to manage transport requests and locks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TR704 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.