How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON038 - System failure occurred while accessing enqueue service

S_UNIFIED_CON038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON - Message Class for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 038

• Message text: System failure occurred while accessing enqueue service

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON038 - System failure occurred while accessing enqueue service ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON038 indicates that a system failure occurred while accessing the enqueue service. This error typically relates to issues with the SAP enqueue server, which is responsible for managing locks in the SAP system to ensure data consistency during concurrent access.
  Causes:
  
  Enqueue Server Issues: The enqueue server may be down or not functioning correctly.
  Network Problems: There could be network connectivity issues between the application server and the enqueue server.
  Resource Limitations: The enqueue server may be running out of resources (e.g., memory, CPU).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to problems accessing the enqueue service.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database can also affect the enqueue service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Enqueue Server Status:
  
  Use transaction SM51 to check the status of the application servers and ensure that the enqueue server is active.
  If the enqueue server is down, restart it using transaction SM66 or through the SAP Management Console.
  
  
  
  Review System