How To Fix C8023 - Internal error occurred in locking process

C8023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C8 - Status selection messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Internal error occurred in locking process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C8023 - Internal error occurred in locking process ?

  The SAP error message C8023, which indicates that an "Internal error occurred in locking process," typically arises during operations that involve data locking mechanisms in SAP. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during data updates, transactions, or when accessing certain resources.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Conflicts: The error may occur if there are conflicts in database locks, such as when multiple users or processes attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to failures in the locking mechanism.
  Corrupted Lock Entries: Sometimes, lock entries in the database can become corrupted, leading to internal errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can also lead to locking issues.
  Transport Requests: If there are issues with transport requests or changes being moved between systems, it can lead to locking errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing lock