How To Fix QE101 - System error occurred during the locking procedure

QE101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 101

• Message text: System error occurred during the locking procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE101 - System error occurred during the locking procedure ?

  The SAP error message QE101, which states "System error occurred during the locking procedure," typically indicates an issue related to the locking mechanism in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during data entry, processing transactions, or when accessing certain functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Issues: The error may arise due to problems with database locks, such as deadlocks or contention for resources.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in the locking procedure.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to locking problems.
  Transport Issues: If there are issues with transport requests or changes being moved between systems, it can cause locking errors.
  User Authorizations: Insufficient user authorizations can sometimes lead to locking issues, especially if the user does not have the necessary permissions to access certain data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing lock entries.