How To Fix OQ_H118 - Lock on IDoc type &1 failed. Deletion is not possible

OQ_H118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_H - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Interfaces/IAC/BAPI development

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Lock on IDoc type &1 failed. Deletion is not possible

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete the IDoc type &V1&.
The system therefore needs to lock this IDOC type. The lock on the IDOC
type failed.

System Response

The Deactivation of the CH settlement message structure failed.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator to remove the lock on the IDOC
type &V1& and repeat the deactivation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_H118 - Lock on IDoc type &1 failed. Deletion is not possible ?

  The SAP error message OQ_H118 indicates that there is a lock on an IDoc (Intermediate Document) type, which prevents its deletion. This typically occurs when the IDoc is being processed or is in a state that does not allow for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Processing: The IDoc is currently being processed by another transaction or program, which places a lock on it.
  Status of IDoc: The IDoc may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., status 30 - "Data passed to port").
  Database Lock: There may be a database lock on the IDoc due to a long-running transaction or a deadlock situation.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to delete the IDoc may not have the necessary permissions to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc. If it is in a processing state, you may need to wait until the processing is complete.
  Release