How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP281 - System ID &1: System failure during lock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 281

• Message text: System ID &1: System failure during lock

What causes this issue?

System failure while trying to lock system ID &v1&.

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?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP281 - System ID &1: System failure during lock ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP281 indicates a system failure during a lock operation in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) Object Model. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the locking mechanism that prevents the system from accessing or modifying the required data.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Conflicts: Another process may be holding a lock on the same data, causing a conflict.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to failures in processing lock requests.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, leading to timeouts or failures.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the ESH or related components may lead to locking issues.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues can disrupt communication between the application server and the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing lock entries. If you find locks that are no