How To Fix CNV_10940_MSG513 - Lock Attempt Failed

CNV_10940_MSG513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_10940_MSG - Message Class for Report Variant Scan

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Lock Attempt Failed

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CNV_10940_MSG513 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_10940_MSG513: Lock Attempt Failed typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools. This error indicates that the system is unable to acquire a lock on a particular object or resource that is required for the operation to proceed.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another process or user is currently accessing the same object or resource, preventing the lock from being acquired.
  Long-Running Transactions: A long-running transaction may hold the lock for an extended period, causing subsequent attempts to fail.
  Database Locking Issues: There may be issues related to database locks that are not being released properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the migration tool or the underlying system may lead to locking problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Identify and Terminate Conflicting Processes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view and delete locks) or SM66 (to monitor active processes) to identify any processes that are holding