How To Fix LCA_LCK104 - A lock conflict occurred

LCA_LCK104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCA_LCK - Error Texts for the Lock Server Module

• Message number: 104

• Message text: A lock conflict occurred

What causes this issue?

The requested lock could not be granted, since another user has already
been granted a lock that is in the same lock area iv_area, and whose
characteristic selections overlap with those requested. In the case of a
conflict, the existing lock is returned using the parameter es_conflict.

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?

Wait until the lock in conflict has been canceled, or change your
characteristics selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCA_LCK104 - A lock conflict occurred ?

  The SAP error message LCA_LCK104 indicates that a lock conflict has occurred, which typically means that a resource (such as a document, record, or transaction) is currently being accessed or modified by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users attempt to edit the same data simultaneously.
  Causes of LCA_LCK104
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data at the same time.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete can hold locks longer than expected, causing conflicts for other users.
  Improper Lock Management: Issues with how locks are managed in the system, such as not releasing locks properly after a transaction is completed.
  System Configuration: Configuration settings that affect how locks are handled in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions to LCA_LCK104
  
  
  Wait and Retry: Often, simply waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation can resolve the issue,