How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP342 - UI areas: System failure during lock

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 342

• Message text: UI areas: System failure during lock

What causes this issue?

System failure while trying to lock UI areas.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP342 - UI areas: System failure during lock ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP342 typically indicates a system failure related to locking mechanisms in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) or Object Model. This error can occur when there is an issue with the locking of objects during a transaction or operation, which can prevent the system from processing requests properly.
  Causes:
  
  Lock Conflicts: Another user or process may have locked the object you are trying to access, leading to a conflict.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can lead to failures in handling locks.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as deadlocks or transaction timeouts, can also cause this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the ESH or related components may lead to locking issues.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software that cause unexpected behavior during locking operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check