How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE281 - BOE endorsement transaction or claim transaction is locked

BOE_MESSAGE281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 281

• Message text: BOE endorsement transaction or claim transaction is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE281 - BOE endorsement transaction or claim transaction is locked ?

  The SAP error message "BOE_MESSAGE281" typically indicates that a Business Object Enterprise (BOE) endorsement transaction or claim transaction is currently locked. This can happen for several reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the transaction, leading to a lock.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction may not have been completed properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Errors: Technical issues or system errors may cause transactions to remain locked.
  Database Locks: Locks at the database level due to long-running queries or transactions that have not been committed or rolled back.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user, waiting for a short period and then retrying the transaction may resolve the issue.
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 in SAP to check for active locks. You can identify the user or process that is holding the lock.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary