How To Fix ECATT629 - Entry &1 is deleted by another job (locked)

ECATT629 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT - eCATT Messages (Middleware and GUI)

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Entry &1 is deleted by another job (locked)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT629 - Entry &1 is deleted by another job (locked) ?

  The SAP error message ECATT629 indicates that a specific entry (identified by &1) has been deleted by another job, which means that the entry is currently locked and cannot be accessed or modified by the job you are running. This typically occurs in the context of eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) when multiple jobs or processes are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Jobs: Another job or process is running that has deleted the entry you are trying to access.
  Data Locking: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If one job deletes an entry, it locks that entry, preventing other jobs from accessing it until the lock is released.
  Database Transactions: If a transaction is not committed or rolled back properly, it may lead to entries being locked or deleted unexpectedly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Concurrent Jobs: Identify if there are any other jobs running that might be accessing or modifying