How To Fix M5032 - Record could not be locked because of a system error

M5032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Record could not be locked because of a system error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5032 - Record could not be locked because of a system error ?

  The SAP error message M5032, which states "Record could not be locked because of a system error," typically indicates that there is an issue with the system's ability to lock a record for processing. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, material movements, or when trying to update records in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Issues: The record you are trying to access may be locked by another user or process, preventing your transaction from proceeding.
  System Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that are causing locking mechanisms to fail.
  Network Issues: Temporary network problems can lead to communication failures between the SAP application and the database.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, there may be corruption in the database that is preventing proper locking.
  Transaction Errors: If there are errors in the transaction logic or if the transaction is not being handled correctly, it may lead to