How To Fix /PLMB/BA_CCK016 - Lock failure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_CCK -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Lock failure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_CCK016 - Lock failure ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_CCK016 Lock failure typically indicates that there is a problem with locking mechanisms in the SAP system, particularly related to the Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) or Business Workflow. This error can occur when multiple users or processes attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same object or data at the same time.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes too long to complete may hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  Deadlocks: Situations where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks, leading to a deadlock.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration of lock parameters or settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Retry the Operation: Often, simply retrying the operation after a short wait can resolve the issue if it was caused by temporary contention.
  Check for Long-running Transactions: