How To Fix VDM_FND_DATEFUNCTION356 - DateFunction &1 cannot be locked because it is created as a local object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_FND_DATEFUNCTION - Date Function Message Class

• Message number: 356

• Message text: DateFunction &1 cannot be locked because it is created as a local object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VDM_FND_DATEFUNCTION356 - DateFunction &1 cannot be locked because it is created as a local object ?

  The SAP error message VDM_FND_DATEFUNCTION356 indicates that a date function cannot be locked because it has been created as a local object. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP development when a developer creates a local object (using the "local object" option, which is usually indicated by the "local" checkbox in the object creation dialog) instead of a transportable object.
  Cause:
  
  Local Object Creation: The primary cause of this error is that the date function was created as a local object. Local objects are not transportable and are only available in the development environment where they were created.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent concurrent modifications to objects. Since local objects are not intended for transport to other systems (like QA or Production), they cannot be locked in the same way as transportable objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Object Type: If you need the date function to be transportable, you should create it as a transportable object instead of a local object. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting the local object (if it is not needed) and recreating it as a transportable object.
  If you need to keep the local object for testing or development purposes, you can create a new transportable version of the function.
  
  
  
  Check Object Status: If you are trying to lock or modify the object, ensure that you are working with the correct version of the object. If you have a local version and need to work with a transportable version, you may need to switch to the appropriate development package.
  
  
  Transport Request: If the local object is necessary and you want to move it to another environment, you can create a transport request and include the object in that request.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Local vs. Transportable Objects: Local objects are typically used for temporary development and testing, while transportable objects are meant for production use and can be moved between different SAP systems.
  Development Packages: When creating new objects, always ensure that you are working within the correct development package to avoid creating local objects unintentionally.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: For further details, you can refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation related to ABAP development and object management.
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for assistance, as they can provide more context-specific guidance based on your system configuration and development practices.