How To Fix SCTS_TR_LOCK004 - tp terminated with RC &1 (&2)

SCTS_TR_LOCK004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_TR_LOCK -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: tp terminated with RC &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_TR_LOCK004 - tp terminated with RC &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_TR_LOCK004 indicates that a transport request (TP) has been terminated due to a lock issue. This typically occurs when a transport request is being processed, but another process is holding a lock on the same transport request or related objects, preventing the current operation from completing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Conflicts: Another user or process is currently working on the same transport request or related objects, causing a lock conflict.
  Long-Running Processes: A previous transport process may be taking longer than expected, holding the lock for an extended period.
  System Issues: There may be underlying system issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the transport directory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for existing locks. Look for locks related to the transport request in question.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed (e.g., from a user who has logged off), you can delete it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  Review the transport logs