How To Fix 26046 - System locking error

26046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 046

• Message text: System locking error

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred blocking the document info record - inform your
system manager.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26046 - System locking error ?

  The SAP error message 26046, which indicates a "System locking error," typically occurs when there is an issue with the locking mechanism in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Conflicts: Multiple users or processes may be trying to access the same data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  System Performance Issues: High load on the system can lead to delays in lock management.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system related to locking mechanisms can also lead to this error.
  Transport Requests: Issues with transport requests that are not properly released can cause locking problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing lock entries. You can delete unnecessary locks if they are no longer needed.
  Analyze Long-Running Transactions: Use transaction code SM66 to monitor