How To Fix SFW337 - PRELOCK call for &1, &2 objects

SFW337 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 337

• Message text: PRELOCK call for &1, &2 objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFW337 - PRELOCK call for &1, &2 objects ?

  The SAP error message SFW337 indicates that there is a problem with the pre-locking of objects during a software component installation or upgrade. This error typically occurs in the context of Software Logistics, particularly when dealing with Software Update Manager (SUM) or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SFW337 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Locking Issues: The system is unable to acquire the necessary locks on the specified objects (&1, &2) due to existing locks held by other processes or transactions.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the locking mechanism from functioning correctly.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to locking issues.
  Long-running Transactions: If there are long-running transactions that hold locks on the objects, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SFW337 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks on