How To Fix FMSHERLOCK037 - Error in database; deletion of old document failed

FMSHERLOCK037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMSHERLOCK -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Error in database; deletion of old document failed

What causes this issue?

An entry in the database table FMSherlock could not be deleted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Open an OSS message under the component PSM-FM-PO-CA.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMSHERLOCK037 - Error in database; deletion of old document failed ?

  The SAP error message FMSHERLOCK037 indicates that there was an error in the database when attempting to delete an old document. This error typically arises in the context of financial document management or archiving processes within SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The document you are trying to delete may be locked by another process or user, preventing the deletion.
  Referential Integrity Violations: There may be dependencies or references to the document in other tables, which prevents its deletion.
  Database Corruption: There could be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or inconsistencies.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting the deletion may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the deletion of documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the document. If a lock is found, you may need to wait for it to