How To Fix RAP_DSP_REQUEST021 - Missing lock of active instance.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RAP_DSP_REQUEST - Request Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Missing lock of active instance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RAP_DSP_REQUEST021 - Missing lock of active instance. ?

  The SAP error message RAP_DSP_REQUEST021 with the description "Missing lock of active instance" typically occurs in the context of the SAP RAP (Rapid Application Programming) model, particularly when dealing with the handling of instances in a transactional context. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a lock on the active instance that is required for processing a request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrency Issues: The error often arises when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same instance simultaneously, and the necessary locking mechanism is not in place.
  Transaction Management: If the transaction handling is not properly managed, it can lead to situations where the instance is not locked when it should be.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the RAP model or the underlying database that prevent proper locking.
  State Management: The instance may not be in the expected state, leading to the inability to lock it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locking Mechanism: