How To Fix CSL_TOKENMGMT004 - CSL: Add.ref.: No lock exists (&1)

CSL_TOKENMGMT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CSL_TOKENMGMT - CSL: Message Class for Token Management Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: CSL: Add.ref.: No lock exists (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CSL_TOKENMGMT004 - CSL: Add.ref.: No lock exists (&1) ?

  The SAP error message CSL_TOKENMGMT004 with the description "CSL: Add.ref.: No lock exists (&1)" typically relates to issues with token management in the context of SAP's Centralized Security Layer (CSL). This error indicates that an attempt was made to add a reference to a lock that does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Lock Management Issues: The error usually arises when the system tries to reference a lock that has either expired or was never created. This can happen due to:
  
  A timeout on the lock.
  The lock being released or deleted before the reference was attempted.
  Incorrect handling of locks in the application logic.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to access or modify the same resource simultaneously, it may lead to situations where a lock is expected but not found.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the token management settings or related components in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: Investigate the current status of locks in