How To Fix GD290 - Log is locked by user &1 for post-processing

GD290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Log is locked by user &1 for post-processing

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GD290 - Details

• The SAP error message GD290, which states "Log is locked by user &1 for post-processing," typically occurs when a user has initiated a process that requires a log to be created or updated, but that log is currently locked by another user. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of background jobs, data uploads, or other processes that involve logging.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the log, preventing your process from obtaining the necessary lock.
  Long-Running Processes: If a process takes a long time to complete, it may hold the lock for an extended period, causing other users to encounter this error.
  Unfinished Transactions: If a previous transaction was not completed properly, it may leave the log in a locked state.
  User Session Issues: Sometimes, a user session may not release the lock due to a crash or network issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the log is