How To Fix ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG031 - System pair: System failure during lock

ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG - Texts for Top Level Info Tagging

• Message number: 031

• Message text: System pair: System failure during lock

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ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG031 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_CM_SYS_COUP_MSG031 indicates that there is a system failure during a lock operation in a system pair, typically related to the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or the Central Management System (CMS) in a distributed environment. This error can occur due to various reasons, including network issues, configuration problems, or resource limitations.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the systems in the pair can lead to communication failures.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system pair can cause locking mechanisms to fail.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, etc.) can lead to failures during lock operations.
  Database Locks: If the database is locked or experiencing issues, it can prevent the system from acquiring the necessary locks.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software that lead to unexpected behavior during lock operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between the systems. You can use