How To Fix DV460 - Event &1 could not be locked

DV460 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DV - EHS: Messages for Report Shipping

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Event &1 could not be locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DV460 - Event &1 could not be locked ?

  The SAP error message DV460, which states "Event &1 could not be locked," typically occurs in the context of event management or scheduling within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to lock a specific event (denoted by &1) for processing, which can prevent users from making changes or updates to that event.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process may already be accessing or modifying the event, leading to a lock conflict.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the locking mechanism in the SAP system.
  Database Locks: The underlying database may have locks that prevent the event from being accessed.
  Transaction Errors: An error in a previous transaction may have left the event in a locked state.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the event.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Concurrent Users: Verify if another user is currently accessing the event. If so, wait for them