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How To Fix BT721 - An error occurred in the central lock mechanism


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BT721 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BT - Background processing messages

  • Message number: 721

  • Message text: An error occurred in the central lock mechanism

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT721 - An error occurred in the central lock mechanism ?

    Error Code: BT721

    Error Message: An error occurred in the central lock mechanism


    Summary

    This error indicates that the SAP central lock mechanism encountered a problem, preventing the system from obtaining or releasing locks on objects needed for processing. It usually means that a lock request failed or a lock table inconsistency occurred.


    Root Causes

    • A previous process or user session did not release locks properly, causing lock table entries to remain and block new requests.
    • System performance issues or database locks causing delays or timeouts in the central lock management.
    • Incorrect or conflicting custom code or user exits that interfere with the lock handling.
    • High system load or deadlocks in parallel processes trying to access the same objects simultaneously.

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