How To Fix JB_ARCH_DEL004 - Transaction &1 &2 (table VDARL) is locked by user &4

JB_ARCH_DEL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB_ARCH_DEL - SEM: Message Class for Archiving and Deletion in SEM

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Transaction &1 &2 (table VDARL) is locked by user &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL004 - Transaction &1 &2 (table VDARL) is locked by user &4 ?

  The SAP error message JB_ARCH_DEL004 indicates that a transaction (identified by &1 &2) is locked in the VDARL table by a specific user (&4). This typically occurs during archiving or deletion processes when a record is being accessed or modified by another user or process, preventing the current operation from proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same transaction, leading to a lock on the VDARL table.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction may be taking longer than expected, holding the lock for an extended period.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the locks in the system. You can filter by the user ID (&4) to see which locks are held by that user.
  Check the transaction ID (&1 &2) to see if it is indeed locked.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If the