How To Fix EBR070 - System error when locking

EBR070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 070

• Message text: System error when locking

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred while locking a batch record.
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System Response

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?

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When a user edits a batch record, entries are locked in the internal
table MCHP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EBR070 - Details

• The SAP error message EBR070, which indicates a "System error when locking," typically arises during operations that require exclusive access to certain resources in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data updates, transactions, or when accessing specific tables.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Conflicts: The error may occur if there are conflicts with database locks, meaning that another process is holding a lock on the resource you are trying to access.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to locking issues.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can disrupt the locking mechanism.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to locking problems.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software or in custom code that interfere with the locking mechanism.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing lock entries. If you find locks that are no longer