How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE190 - Locking issue during activation: Restarting activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Locking issue during activation: Restarting activation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE190 - Locking issue during activation: Restarting activation ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE190 Locking issue during activation: Restarting activation typically indicates a problem related to the activation of a business object or a process in the SAP system, often due to locking issues. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the activation of a new business object, when changes are made to existing objects, or when there are concurrent processes trying to access the same resources.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes trying to activate or modify the same object simultaneously can lead to locking issues.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing subsequent activation attempts to fail.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance bottlenecks can lead to delays in processing, resulting in timeouts and locking issues.
  Database Locks: Locks at the database level can prevent the activation process from completing successfully.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in