# LOCKED

Canonical page: https://docs.ovok.com/errors/locked

**HTTP 423.** Problem type: [`https://docs.ovok.com/errors/locked`](https://docs.ovok.com/errors/locked).

## What this means [#what-this-means]

The resource is locked and cannot be changed now. The lock may be associated with another operation or a workflow described by the endpoint.

## Troubleshooting [#troubleshooting]

Confirm that the request targets the intended resource and check the endpoint's guidance for lock ownership or lifecycle. If another process is updating the resource, allow it to finish instead of starting competing updates. Avoid rapid polling or repeated writes while the resource remains locked.

## Retry safely [#retry-safely]

Wait for the lock to clear, read the resource again, and confirm that it is still appropriate to apply your change. Then retry once. If the lock remains unexpectedly, ask an administrator to check its state.

## If the problem persists [#if-the-problem-persists]

Share the HTTP status, problem `type`, request path, response timestamp, and `traceId` with your administrator or support contact. Do not include access tokens or sensitive patient data. The [Error responses guide](/errors) explains the response fields and field-level errors.