How To Fix TWBA023 - Test case locked for changes. Inform the person responsible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TWBA - Test case attribute messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Test case locked for changes. Inform the person responsible

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the test case attributes. User &V1& is not
authorized to do so because the creator has locked the attributes
against changes.

System Response

The attributes can only be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Inform the person responsible for the test case

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TWBA023 - Test case locked for changes. Inform the person responsible ?

  The SAP error message TWBA023 indicates that a test case is locked for changes, which typically means that the test case is currently being edited or has been locked by another user or process. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of Quality Assurance or Testing scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the test case, which prevents others from making changes.
  System Lock: The test case may be locked due to a system process or transaction that is currently in progress.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the test case.
  Incomplete Workflow: The test case might be part of a workflow that has not been completed, leading to a lock.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the test case. This will show you which user has locked the test case.
  Contact the User: If another user is locking the test case, reach out to them to see if they can release the lock or if they are done with their changes.
  Wait for Release: If the lock is due to a system process, you may need to wait until the process is completed.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to edit the test case. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required permissions.
  Unlock Manually: If you have the necessary authorizations and the lock is no longer valid (e.g., the user is no longer active), you can manually unlock the test case using transaction code SM12. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires administrative privileges.
  Inform Responsible Person: If the test case is part of a team or project, inform the person responsible for the test case or the project manager about the lock issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the test case structure.
  SE80: To access the Object Navigator for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on test case management and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to test case locking.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TWBA023 error and continue working with the test case.