How To Fix 00353 - Session & cannot be protected (error in locking operation)

00353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Session & cannot be protected (error in locking operation)

What causes this issue?

Selected folder &V1& can not be protected. There was an
error in the lock operation with the Enqueue handler.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00353 - Session & cannot be protected (error in locking operation) ?

  The SAP error message "00353 Session & cannot be protected (error in locking operation)" typically indicates an issue with session management and locking mechanisms within the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to the inability to lock a session for processing due to conflicts or system issues.
  Causes:
  
  Lock Conflicts: Another process or user may already have a lock on the session or the object you are trying to access.
  Session Management Issues: The session may not be properly initialized or may have been terminated unexpectedly.
  Database Lock Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database that prevent locks from being established or released correctly.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can lead to locking issues.
  Transport Issues: If you are working with transports, there may be issues with the transport layer that affect session locking.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for