How To Fix RSENQ227 - Could not set lock: Object already locked by &1 &2 &3

RSENQ227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Could not set lock: Object already locked by &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ227 - Could not set lock: Object already locked by &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ227 indicates that a specific object is already locked by another user or process, preventing the current operation from acquiring the necessary lock. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  Cause
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user or process attempts to lock an object (like a report, program, or data record) that is already locked by another user or process.
  The lock is held due to a long-running transaction or a session that has not been properly closed.
  There may be a deadlock situation where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RSENQ227 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Lock Holder:
  
  Use transaction SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to view the locks currently held in the system.
  Look for the object that is causing the issue and identify the