How To Fix ARCH_ANA267 - Error saving background job, lock attempt failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Error saving background job, lock attempt failed

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when you were saving a background job.
A necessary lock could not be set.

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?

Check whether there are currently problems with backgound processing.
Try to reschedule the job.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_ANA267 - Error saving background job, lock attempt failed ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ANA267 indicates that there was an issue when trying to save a background job due to a lock attempt failure. This typically occurs when the system is unable to acquire a lock on the necessary resources, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Lock Conflicts: Another user or process may already be holding a lock on the same resource that your background job is trying to access.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, preventing other processes from acquiring the necessary locks.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays in lock acquisition.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database can also lead to lock contention or failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing lock entries. You can identify if there are any locks held by other users or processes that are causing the conflict.
  Release Locks: If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can release them (if you have the necessary authorizations) to allow your background job to proceed.
  Review Long-running Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs and identify any that are taking an unusually long time to complete. If necessary, you may need to terminate these jobs.
  System Performance Monitoring: Check system performance using transaction codes like ST22 (dump analysis) and SM66 (global work process overview) to identify any bottlenecks or issues that may be affecting lock acquisition.
  Database Health Check: If the issue persists, consider checking the health of the database and ensuring that it is performing optimally. This may involve working with your database administrator.
  Retry the Job: After addressing any lock issues, try to save the background job again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  ST22: Analyze dumps.
  SM66: Global work process overview.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to ARCH_ANA267.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background job management and locking mechanisms to better understand how locks are managed in your environment.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.