How To Fix BC_BOR098 - Object could not be locked

BC_BOR098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_BOR - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Object could not be locked

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BC_BOR098 - Details

• The SAP error message BC_BOR098: Object could not be locked typically occurs when a user or process attempts to lock an object (such as a business object or a database record) that is already locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data updates, transactions, or when accessing certain business objects.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same object, leading to a lock conflict.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock for an extended period, preventing others from accessing the object.
  Deadlocks: Situations where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks can lead to this error.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to unexpected locking behavior.
  User Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent a user from obtaining a lock on an object.
  
  Solutions:
  
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