How To Fix B1140 - Error when locking the audit statistics for & & &.

B1140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Error when locking the audit statistics for & & &.

What causes this issue?

The Audit statistics for sending system &v1&, receiver system &v2& and
message type &v3& could not be locked.

How to fix this error?

Start the application update again later on, or check the lock entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1140 - Error when locking the audit statistics for & & &. ?

  The SAP error message B1140, which states "Error when locking the audit statistics for & & &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's audit log or statistics management. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with database locks, permissions, or inconsistencies in the audit statistics.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Issues: The system may be trying to lock a resource that is already locked by another process or transaction.
  Permission Problems: The user or process attempting to lock the audit statistics may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the audit statistics data that prevent the locking mechanism from functioning correctly.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings related to audit logging or statistics management can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for existing locks on the audit statistics. If you find any locks that are