How To Fix EU290 - Transaction &1 is locked

EU290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Transaction &1 is locked

What causes this issue?

The transaction is not generally avaialable in the system.

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?

If you need to use the transaction, consult your system adminstrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can unlock transactions using Transaction SM01.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EU290 - Details

• The SAP error message EU290, which states "Transaction &1 is locked," typically indicates that a specific transaction is currently locked and cannot be accessed by the user. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently using the transaction, and it is locked for editing.
  Session Lock: The transaction may be locked due to an open session that has not been properly closed.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock in place due to a background job or a process that is currently running.
  Database Lock: There may be a database-level lock that is preventing access to the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transaction, leading to a perceived lock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction code SM04 to check for active user sessions. If another user is using the transaction, you may need to wait until they finish.
  Release Locks: Use transaction