How To Fix KY191 - Error occurred when locking report &

KY191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Error occurred when locking report &

What causes this issue?

You tried to lock report &V1&, however, a system error 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?

Check whether lock object 'EKCREPORT' is active.
<DS:TRAN.SE12>Lock object</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY191 - Error occurred when locking report & ?

  The SAP error message KY191, which states "Error occurred when locking report &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with reports or data that require locking mechanisms to ensure data integrity during processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Concurrency Issues: Another user or process may have locked the report or the data that you are trying to access, preventing your session from obtaining the necessary lock.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the locking mechanism in the SAP system.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as deadlocks or transaction issues, can also lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the report or access the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY191 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks on the