How To Fix TWBA117 - Test case &1 is locked against changes

TWBA117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TWBA - Test case attribute messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Test case &1 is locked against changes

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TWBA117 - Details

• The SAP error message TWBA117 indicates that a test case (identified by &1) is locked against changes. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Test Management or Quality Assurance processes, where test cases are managed and executed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message TWBA117 can be triggered by several factors:
  
  Locking Mechanism: The test case is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone is editing the test case or if a previous session did not release the lock properly.
  Transport Requests: If the test case is part of a transport request that is currently being processed, it may be locked to prevent changes during the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the test case, leading to a perceived lock.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system inconsistencies or errors can lead to a test case being incorrectly marked as locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TWBA117 error, you can take the