How To Fix TR861 - Request/task &1 cannot be deleted because it contains locked objects

TR861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Request/task &1 cannot be deleted because it contains locked objects

What causes this issue?

Request/task &V1& contains locked objects.

System Response

Request/task &V1& cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the locked objects, expand the hierarchical
display until you can see the object list. Position the cursor on the
object and choose <LS>Delete</>.
You can then delete the request/task.
<ZH>Note:</>
Note the rules described in the warning message.
If the request/task contains a large number of locked entries, contact
the system administrator.
The Transport Organizer tools contain the function </>Requests/Tasks</>
-> <LS>Unlock Objects (Expert Tool)</>.
You can then delete the request/task.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TR861 - Details

• The SAP error message TR861 indicates that a transport request or task cannot be deleted because it contains locked objects. This typically occurs when there are objects within the transport request that are currently locked in the system, preventing the deletion of the request or task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Objects: The transport request contains objects that are currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone is editing or has recently edited the objects included in the transport request.
  Incomplete Changes: If changes to the objects have not been fully saved or have been interrupted, they may remain in a locked state.
  Transport Dependencies: The objects in the transport request may be dependent on other requests or tasks that are also locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Locked Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locked objects. You can filter by user or object name to find out which objects are locked.
  Once you identify the locked objects,