How To Fix LTRM_EGO004 - Action has failed due to locking problem; try again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTRM_EGO - Messages for ltrm_egos

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Action has failed due to locking problem; try again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTRM_EGO004 - Action has failed due to locking problem; try again ?

  The SAP error message LTRM_EGO004 indicates that an action has failed due to a locking problem. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one user or process has locked a particular object (like a record or a transaction), other users or processes trying to access that object will encounter a locking error.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, two or more processes may be waiting for each other to release locks, leading to a deadlock situation.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Retry the Action: The simplest solution is to wait a moment and then