How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE053 - Unable to lock product &1: Will not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE - Messages for Archiving and Deletion of Products

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Unable to lock product &1: Will not be deleted

What causes this issue?

Product &V1& could not be locked at the time of running the deletion
report and will not be deleted.

System Response

The deletion program leaves the product &V1& out and continues
processing the next product from the selection. Other products are
neither affected by the lock problem nor the exclusion of product &V1&.
The deletion program can be restarted. That means it can be resumed at
at any time without leading to inconsistencies in the dataset. If the
product &V1& has been left out of run because of a lock, it is
automatically reselected for deletion during the next deletion run.

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

How to fix this error?

Plan the deletion program to run again either immediately or
periodically. If the lock problem reoccurs for the same product over a
long period of time, check if the product can still be accessed on the
application side.
If you have any doubts contact SAP Support or create a message for the
problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE053 - Unable to lock product &1: Will not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_ARCHIVE053 indicates that the system is unable to lock a product for archiving, which prevents the product from being deleted. This typically occurs during the archiving process when the system tries to lock a product for processing but fails to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Product Locking Issues: The product may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if the product is currently being used in a transaction or if another background job is processing it.
  Database Locks: There may be database-level locks that prevent the product from being accessed for archiving.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the archiving may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the product.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the product that prevent it from being archived.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any existing locks on the product. If you find locks that are not needed, you can delete them (ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do so).
  Wait and Retry: If the product is locked by another user or process, you may need to wait until the lock is released and then retry the archiving process.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be using the product. If so, you may need to wait for those jobs to complete.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the product data that could be causing the archiving process to fail.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To check and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SARA: To access the archiving administration.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for archiving processes and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or open a support ticket with SAP for further assistance.