How To Fix PFO1071 - Error while generating lock key

PFO1071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Error while generating lock key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1071 - Error while generating lock key ?

  The SAP error message PFO1071, which states "Error while generating lock key," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Process Orchestration (PO) or SAP Process Integration (PI) when there is an issue related to locking mechanisms in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes or threads may be trying to access the same resource simultaneously, leading to a conflict in generating a lock key.
  Database Locking: There may be a database lock on the table or resource that the process is trying to access, preventing the generation of a lock key.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or in the integration scenario can lead to this error.
  System Performance: High load on the system or performance issues can cause delays in processing, leading to lock key generation failures.
  Transport Issues: If there are issues with transport requests or changes that have not been