How To Fix CNV20410018 - Cannot set lock entry. Activity is still running.

CNV20410018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20410 - message class for package 20410 (operating concern merge)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot set lock entry. Activity is still running.

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CNV20410018 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV20410018 indicates that there is an issue with setting a lock entry in the system because an activity is still running. This error typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Data Migration tools or during the execution of certain transactions that require exclusive access to specific data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processes: The most common cause of this error is that another process is currently running that is holding a lock on the data or resources that the current process is trying to access.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it may prevent other processes from acquiring the necessary locks.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that affect how locks are managed in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Running Processes: Use transaction codes like SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Work Process Overview) to identify any long-running processes that may be holding locks.