How To Fix GK020 - System error occurred during lock management

GK020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 020

• Message text: System error occurred during lock management

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in the system locking administration. The requested
object cannot be locked at this time.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator or exit the transaction and try again
later.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK020 - System error occurred during lock management ?

  The SAP error message GK020, which states "System error occurred during lock management," typically indicates an issue with the lock management system in SAP. This can occur due to various reasons, including database issues, inconsistencies in the lock table, or problems with the SAP kernel.
  Causes:
  
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database can lead to lock management errors. This could be due to database corruption, connectivity issues, or performance problems.
  Lock Table Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the lock table, it can cause errors when trying to acquire or release locks.
  Kernel Bugs: Sometimes, bugs in the SAP kernel or the application server can lead to this error.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient resources (like memory or CPU) on the application server can also lead to lock management issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to problems with lock management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related