How To Fix UCS0118 - Task/Group &1: Lock/unlock with selection screen is not possible

UCS0118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Task/Group &1: Lock/unlock with selection screen is not possible

What causes this issue?

You have executed the <LS>Lock/Unlock with Selection Screen</> option
for task or task group &V1&.
Manual status changes (Lock, Lock Upon User Request, Unlock, and Reset)
are only supported for the following tasks:
Single tasks with the processing type <LS>Per Consolidation Unit</>
Task groups that contain only single tasks with the processing type <LS>
Per Consolidation Unit</>
Task or task group &V1& has a different processing type, however.

System Response

The <LS>Lock/Unlock with Selection Screen</> option is <ZH>not</>
supported for task or task group &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0118 - Task/Group &1: Lock/unlock with selection screen is not possible ?

  The SAP error message UCS0118 indicates that there is an issue with locking or unlocking a task or group due to the presence of a selection screen. This typically occurs in the context of transport management or when working with transport requests in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UCS0118 is triggered when you attempt to lock or unlock a transport task or transport group that has a selection screen associated with it. This is not allowed because the system requires that certain conditions be met before a lock/unlock operation can be performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Selection Screen: Ensure that the task or group you are trying to lock/unlock does not have an active selection screen. If it does, you may need to complete or exit the selection screen before proceeding.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the appropriate transaction code for locking or unlocking