How To Fix KMAT_MIGR058 - ENQUEUE_EMMARAS error for locking MARA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KMAT_MIGR - Message Class for Migration of Variants to IBase

• Message number: 058

• Message text: ENQUEUE_EMMARAS error for locking MARA

What causes this issue?

A locking error for a package of generic articles has occurred.

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?

Please start this report again manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KMAT_MIGR058 - ENQUEUE_EMMARAS error for locking MARA ?

  The SAP error message KMAT_MIGR058 ENQUEUE_EMMARAS typically indicates that there is an issue related to the locking of the MARA table, which is the general material data table in SAP. This error often occurs during operations that require exclusive access to the MARA table, such as during data migration or updates.
  Cause:
  
  Locking Conflicts: The error usually arises when another process or transaction is holding a lock on the MARA table, preventing the current operation from acquiring the necessary lock.
  Long-Running Transactions: If there are long-running transactions that are not releasing their locks, it can lead to this error.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs that are processing data related to materials may also hold locks on the MARA table.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can exacerbate locking problems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Lock Holders: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks on the MARA table. Identify the user or process that is holding the lock and determine if it can be terminated or if the process can be allowed to complete.
  Terminate Locks: If it is safe to do so, you can delete the locks held by other users or processes. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other process is still running.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running and holding locks on the MARA table. If necessary, you can stop or reschedule these jobs.
  Optimize Long-Running Transactions: Review and optimize any long-running transactions that may be causing locks. This may involve breaking down large transactions into smaller ones or improving performance.
  Retry the Operation: After resolving the locking issue, retry the operation that caused the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To view the structure of the MARA table.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  System Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance and locking behavior to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.