How To Fix AXT_GEN140 - Catalog is locked by &1, retry after &1 has finished

AXT_GEN140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AXT_GEN - Generation framework

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Catalog is locked by &1, retry after &1 has finished

What causes this issue?

Enhancement &V2& is already locked by &V1&.
Each enhancement has a catalog that lists all objects that are to be
generated.

System Response

The generation of enhancement &V2& failed.

How to fix this error?

Wait for &V1& to finish their work and regenerate the enhancement.

Procedure for System Administrators

Enqueue process: &V3&
Catalog or element ID: &V4&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AXT_GEN140 - Catalog is locked by &1, retry after &1 has finished ?

  The SAP error message AXT_GEN140 indicates that a catalog is currently locked by another user or process, and you will need to wait until that process is completed before you can access or modify the catalog. This is a common issue in environments where multiple users or processes are trying to access the same resources simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using the catalog, which prevents you from accessing it.
  Long-Running Processes: A background job or a long-running transaction may be holding the lock on the catalog.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user or process to finish its operation and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to identify which user or process is holding the lock. You can