How To Fix AFWCH_FL020 - System error while locking filter &

AFWCH_FL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWCH_FL - AFWCH: Filter Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: System error while locking filter &

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AFWCH_FL020 - Details

• The SAP error message AFWCH_FL020 indicates a system error that occurs while attempting to lock a filter in the SAP system. This error is typically related to issues with the filter locking mechanism in the SAP system, which is used to manage access to certain data or configurations.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The error may arise due to database locking problems, where the system is unable to acquire a lock on the filter because it is already locked by another process or user.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in acquiring locks.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configurations in the filter settings or related components may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the filter is part of a transport request, issues during the transport process may cause locking problems.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to lock the filter may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use