How To Fix RSCRT172 - Lock on daemon &1 could not be set - no restart

RSCRT172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRT - Near-To-Real-Time Messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Lock on daemon &1 could not be set - no restart

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RSCRT172 - Details

• The SAP error message RSCRT172 indicates that there is an issue with setting a lock on a daemon process, and it typically occurs in the context of the SAP background processing system. This error can prevent the system from starting or restarting certain background jobs or processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Lock on daemon &1 could not be set - no restart" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Existing Lock: There may already be an existing lock on the daemon process, which prevents a new lock from being set.
  Daemon Process Not Running: The daemon process that is supposed to be managed may not be running or may have crashed.
  File System Issues: There could be issues with the file system where the lock files are stored, such as permission issues or disk space problems.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCRT172 error,