How To Fix /SMB/CM_CNV_LCK001 - Live Conversion running indicator cannot be locked

/SMB/CM_CNV_LCK001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_CNV_LCK -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Live Conversion running indicator cannot be locked

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/SMB/CM_CNV_LCK001 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CM_CNV_LCK001 Live Conversion running indicator cannot be locked typically occurs during a live conversion process in SAP, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools. This error indicates that the system is unable to acquire a lock on the running indicator for the live conversion process, which is necessary to ensure that the conversion can proceed without interference from other processes.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processes: Another process may already be using the live conversion running indicator, preventing your process from acquiring the necessary lock.
  Lock Table Issues: There may be issues with the lock table in the database, such as it being full or not functioning correctly.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system could lead to locking issues.
  User Authorizations: The user executing the conversion may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the running indicator.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Concurrent Processes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 to check