How To Fix RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER019 - Lock could not be set for transfer of InfoProvider &1

RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER - Messages for object transfer

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Lock could not be set for transfer of InfoProvider &1

What causes this issue?

Only one transfer is allowed to be executed in the system, as the
different data flows could overlap.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER019 - Lock could not be set for transfer of InfoProvider &1 ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER019 indicates that a lock could not be set for the transfer of an InfoProvider. This error typically occurs during data transfer processes in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW systems when there is an issue with locking mechanisms that are used to ensure data consistency during the transfer.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another process or user might be accessing the same InfoProvider, preventing the lock from being set.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in setting locks.
  Database Locks: There may be existing database locks on the InfoProvider that are preventing the new lock from being established.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the InfoProvider or the data transfer process can lead to locking issues.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider is being transported or modified, it may not be in a state that allows locking.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Concurrent Processes: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check