How To Fix /DSD/RP_MESSAGE004 - &1 locks could not be removed (help: transaction SM12)

/DSD/RP_MESSAGE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/RP_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 locks could not be removed (help: transaction SM12)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/RP_MESSAGE004 - &1 locks could not be removed (help: transaction SM12) ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/RP_MESSAGE004 &1 locks could not be removed typically indicates that there are database locks that could not be released or removed. This can happen for various reasons, such as a transaction being terminated unexpectedly, or a user session being closed without properly releasing the locks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unfinished Transactions: A transaction may have been interrupted or terminated, leaving locks in place.
  User Session Issues: If a user session is closed improperly, it may not release the locks it held.
  System Errors: System crashes or errors can lead to locks not being released.
  Long-Running Processes: Processes that take a long time to complete may hold locks for an extended period, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Locks in SM12:
  
  Go to transaction SM12 in SAP.
  Enter the user ID or other relevant criteria to find the locks.
  Review the list of locks and identify the ones that are causing issues.
  If you find locks that are no longer needed, you