Element is not checked out message when attempting to resolve hijacked files

This technote explains why the error, Element is not checkedout, might occur when using the IBM® Rational® ClearCase® Remote Client (CCRC) to checkin an element. Symptom After checking out a hijacked element in CCRC, attempts to checkin the file results in the following error: Element is not checkedout

Cause

The error is caused by a discordance issue with the CCRC view.

Resolving the problem

To resolve this issue right-click the parent directory of the element and select Restore Resource. Refer to technote 1305088 About Discordance in ClearCase Remote Client for further information.