How To Fix CNV_OT_PCL009 - System locking failure

CNV_OT_PCL009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_OT_PCL - Messages for PCL of generic OBT parts

• Message number: 009

• Message text: System locking failure

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CNV_OT_PCL009 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_OT_PCL009: System locking failure typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other tools that involve data transfer. This error indicates that the system is unable to acquire a lock on the necessary resources, which can lead to issues in processing the migration or conversion tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processes: Another process may be holding a lock on the same resources that your migration process is trying to access.
  Long-running Transactions: If there are long-running transactions in the system, they may prevent the migration process from acquiring the necessary locks.
  Database Locking Issues: Database-level locks may be causing the issue, especially if there are multiple users or processes trying to access the same data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the migration tool or the system can lead to locking problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks)