Lock on a branch removed after checkin

Question

Trying to lock down 2 old branches for check-in. When I check-in pending changes I see

All of the changes were either unmodified files or locks. The changes have been undone by the server.

The branches are then showing as unlocked. How do I perma-lock the branches for check-in?

Answer 1

Locking only works when your workspace is configured as a server workspace. After locking a file only other users with a server workspace will be aware of the lock.

According to your description and warning message, seems you are working with a local workspace.

For local workspace, you need to use permissions or check-in policies to prevent changes to a branch.

• Simply deny contribute of check-in for all users on that 2 old branches if you want to use permission.
• You could kindly refer Martin's solution--Branch Policies for TFVC if you want to use branch policy.