How To Fix AQV578 - Query list directory is currently locked

AQV578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Query list directory is currently locked

What causes this issue?

You chose a function that requires a change to the catalog of the saved
query lists, but this catalog is currently locked.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Execute the function at a later time. The query list catalog is
normally only locked for a short time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AQV578 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV578, which states "Query list directory is currently locked," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or modify a query list that is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user is editing a query or when a background job is running that locks the query list.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using the query list, which prevents other users from accessing it.
  System Lock: The system may have placed a lock on the query list due to a previous operation that did not complete successfully.
  Background Jobs: A background job that is processing queries may have locked the directory.
  User Session: A user may have an open session that is holding a lock on the query list.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation