How To Fix S04109 - &1 : Processing monitor &2:&3 : Requesting lock

S04109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S04 - CCMS Monitoring Console

• Message number: 109

• Message text: &1 : Processing monitor &2:&3 : Requesting lock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S04109 - &1 : Processing monitor &2:&3 : Requesting lock ?

  The SAP error message S04109 typically indicates that there is an issue with requesting a lock on a processing monitor. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, batch jobs, or when multiple users are trying to access the same resource simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Contention: The most common cause of this error is lock contention, where multiple processes or users are trying to access the same resource or data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold a lock for an extended period, preventing other processes from acquiring the necessary locks.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may arise where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks, causing a standstill.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the processing monitor or related components may also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Lock Holders: Use transaction codes like SM12