How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2160 - Common attributes: System failure during lock

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2 - Object Model Repository (2)

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Common attributes: System failure during lock

What causes this issue?

System failure while trying to lock common attributes.

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.

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2160 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2160, which indicates a "System failure during lock," typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the Object Model. This error suggests that there was an issue with acquiring a lock on a resource, which is often related to concurrent access or system resource limitations.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes or users may be trying to access or modify the same resource simultaneously, leading to a locking conflict.
  Database Locking: The underlying database may have locks that prevent the operation from completing.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or CPU) can lead to failures in acquiring locks.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the database can lead to locking problems.
  Transport Issues: If changes were recently transported to the system, they might not have been properly activated, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for existing locks in