How To Fix KK234 - Lock error has occurred for worklist &1 to be deleted

KK234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Lock error has occurred for worklist &1 to be deleted

What causes this issue?

You cannot at present access worklist administration for worklist &v1&
for deletion purposes.

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?

Try to carry out the function again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KK234 - Details

• The SAP error message "KK234 Lock error has occurred for worklist &1 to be deleted" typically indicates that there is a locking issue related to a worklist in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically when trying to delete a worklist entry. This can happen for various reasons, such as concurrent access by multiple users or processes, or if the worklist is currently being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the worklist, leading to a lock.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous transaction involving the worklist was not completed properly, it may still hold a lock.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that are causing locks to be held longer than necessary.
  Database Locks: Locks at the database level can also cause this issue if the underlying database is not releasing locks properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM21 (to check system