How To Fix TR873 - & locked - cannot delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 873

• Message text: & locked - cannot delete

What causes this issue?

Object &V1& cannot be deleted from a (correction/transport/..) request,
since the object is locked.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete locked entries from a (correction/transport/..)
request, call transaction SE01.
If you wish to delete individual entries, select menu option <LS>Editor
</> and position the cursor on the relevant line.
Choose subfunction <LS>Delete line</>.
If you want to delete a large number of entries, unlock the request
before moving to the editor.
You can then delete the lines in question in the editor.
Finally, protect the request again without delay.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR873 - & locked - cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message TR873 typically indicates that a transport request is locked and cannot be deleted. This can happen for various reasons, such as the transport request being in use, not being released, or being locked by another user or process.
  Causes of TR873 Error
  
  Transport Request in Use: The transport request is currently being used by another user or process.
  Not Released: The transport request has not been released, which means it cannot be deleted.
  Lock by Another User: Another user may have locked the transport request, preventing deletion.
  Incomplete Transport: The transport request may be incomplete or have errors that prevent it from being deleted.
  System Issues: There may be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the transport management system.
  
  Solutions to TR873 Error
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the transport request. If you find a lock, you can either wait for it to be released or, if appropriate,