How To Fix AQ_AD_HOC237 - The query is locked by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ_AD_HOC - SAP Query: Ad Hoc Query Messages

• Message number: 237

• Message text: The query is locked by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ_AD_HOC237 - The query is locked by &1 ?

  The SAP error message AQ_AD_HOC237, which states "The query is locked by &1," typically occurs when a query in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) is being accessed or modified by another user or process. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure that users do not interfere with each other's work.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently executing or modifying the same query.
  Long-Running Queries: A query that takes a long time to execute may hold the lock for an extended period.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a session may not release the lock properly due to an error or abrupt termination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the query is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until the other user has finished their work and then try to execute the query again.
  Identify the Locking User: The message indicates which user is holding the