How To Fix /IWFND/CM_RS037 - Lock Role Sync table failed, the table is already locked

/IWFND/CM_RS037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_RS -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Lock Role Sync table failed, the table is already locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_RS037 - Lock Role Sync table failed, the table is already locked ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_RS037 Lock Role Sync table failed, the table is already locked typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and is related to the synchronization of roles in the system. This error indicates that a process is trying to lock a table that is already locked by another process, which can happen during role synchronization or when multiple users or processes are trying to access the same resource simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processes: Multiple users or background jobs are trying to synchronize roles at the same time, leading to a lock contention.
  Long-Running Transactions: A previous transaction that has locked the table is taking longer than expected to complete.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may arise where two processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays in releasing locks.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is