How To Fix CACSOA198 - Long-term lock for step '&1' in process '&2' was successfully deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSOA - FOA: Messages Related to Object Assignments

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Long-term lock for step '&1' in process '&2' was successfully deleted

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the long-term lock for a step in the assignment
process.

System Response

The process step and the associated worklist for object assignment can
be changed again. The background job scheduled for the process step is
<ZH>not</> deleted. If you do not want to execute the process step at
the scheduled time, you need to delete the job manually.

How to fix this error?

Check whether there is a background job in the system with the status
<ZK>Released</> for the process step whose long-term lock you deleted.
Use the appropriate pushbutton or the menu option in the user interface
for the management of assignment processes. Delete any background jobs
that you no longer want to execute.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSOA198 - Long-term lock for step '&1' in process '&2' was successfully deleted ?

  The SAP error message CACSOA198 indicates that a long-term lock for a specific step in a process has been successfully deleted. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's process orchestration or workflow management, where certain steps may be locked to prevent concurrent processing or to ensure data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  
  Long-term Lock: The error message suggests that a long-term lock was in place for a specific step in a process. This could happen due to:
  
  A previous process instance that did not complete successfully.
  A manual intervention that left the step in a locked state.
  System errors or crashes that left locks in place.
  
  
  
  Process Interruption: If a process is interrupted or fails, it may leave locks that need to be cleared before the process can be restarted or continued.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Status: Review the status of the process and the specific step mentioned in the error message. Ensure that there are no other instances of the process running that could be causing the lock.
  
  
  Manual Unlocking: If necessary, you may need to manually unlock the step. This can typically be done through transaction codes like:
  
  SWI1: To check workflow instances and their statuses.
  SWI2_FREQ: To analyze workflow instances.
  SWI2_DURA: To check for long-running workflows.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process: After ensuring that the lock has been cleared, you can attempt to restart the process or the specific step that was locked.
  
  
  System Monitoring: Implement monitoring to catch long-term locks early. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific process or workflow you are working with for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to long-term locks in your specific version of SAP.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about why the lock occurred.
  Performance Tuning: If long-term locks are a recurring issue, consider reviewing the performance of the processes involved and optimizing them to reduce the likelihood of locks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.