How To Fix /SOMO/JOBMON217 - Fast Search Criteria locked for monitoring object & (context id & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SOMO/JOBMON -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Fast Search Criteria locked for monitoring object & (context id & )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SOMO/JOBMON217 - Fast Search Criteria locked for monitoring object & (context id & ) ?

  The SAP error message /SOMO/JOBMON217 Fast Search Criteria locked for monitoring object & (context id & ) typically indicates that there is a lock on the fast search criteria for a specific monitoring object in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same monitoring object simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause is that another user or process is currently using or modifying the fast search criteria for the specified monitoring object.
  Long-Running Processes: If a job or process is taking a long time to complete, it may hold a lock on the monitoring object, preventing others from accessing it.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or bugs in the system that lead to improper locking mechanisms.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user or process, waiting for a short period and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) to identify which user or process is holding the lock. You can then decide whether to wait for it to release or take further action.
  Terminate Long-Running Jobs: If a job is holding the lock for an extended period, you may need to terminate it using transaction SM37 (to monitor jobs) or SM50 (to monitor processes).
  Check for Configuration Issues: Review the configuration settings related to the monitoring object and fast search criteria to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12, SM37, SM50, and SOMO related transactions for monitoring jobs.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand how fast search criteria and monitoring objects are managed.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.