How To Fix S#248 - User &1 is currently locked by user &2

S#248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 248

• Message text: User &1 is currently locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#248 - User &1 is currently locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message S#248 indicates that a user (User &1) is currently locked by another user (User &2). This typically occurs when a user is trying to access a transaction or perform an action that requires a lock on a particular object or resource, but that object is already locked by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause is that two users are trying to access the same resource or transaction simultaneously, and one user has locked it.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user is performing a long-running transaction, it may lock the resource for an extended period, preventing others from accessing it.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios, especially in environments with high concurrency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the user who has locked the resource to complete their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction