How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM267 - System lock error: Inform system administrator

/SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM267 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 267

• Message text: System lock error: Inform system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM267 - System lock error: Inform system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM267 System lock error: Inform system administrator typically indicates that there is a system lock issue within the SAP system, particularly in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error can occur due to various reasons, such as concurrent access to a resource, a long-running transaction, or issues with database locks.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes trying to access the same resource simultaneously can lead to a lock situation.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  Database Lock Issues: Locks at the database level can prevent other processes from accessing the required data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the SCM or APO settings may lead to locking problems.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance bottlenecks can exacerbate locking issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12