How To Fix LCM_LCA119 - Legal transaction &1 was locked by custom lock

LCM_LCA119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_LCA - Messages for LCA Integration

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Legal transaction &1 was locked by custom lock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_LCA119 - Legal transaction &1 was locked by custom lock ?

  The SAP error message LCM_LCA119 indicates that a legal transaction (identified by &1) is currently locked by a custom lock. This typically occurs in the context of legal compliance management or similar modules where transactions need to be processed in a controlled manner to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same legal transaction. SAP uses locks to ensure data integrity, and if one user has locked a transaction, others will be unable to access it until the lock is released.
  Custom Locking Mechanism: The error specifically mentions a "custom lock," which suggests that there may be a custom development or enhancement in your SAP system that is implementing its own locking logic. This could be due to a custom program, user exit, or BAdI that is managing locks in a way that conflicts with