How To Fix SF518 - System error occurred during locking

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 518

• Message text: System error occurred during locking

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF518 - System error occurred during locking ?

  The SAP error message SF518, which states "System error occurred during locking," typically indicates that there is an issue related to the locking mechanism in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, or when there is a problem with the underlying database or application server.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Conflicts: Multiple transactions trying to access the same data can lead to locking conflicts.
  System Performance Issues: High load on the SAP system or database can cause timeouts or failures in acquiring locks.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the application server and the database can lead to locking errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP system or database settings can lead to locking problems.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP application or database that cause locking issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing