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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SRM_REGISTRY - Registry Maintenance
Message number: 036
Message text: Error in lock administration
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SRM_REGISTRY036
- Error in lock administration ?The SAP error message SRM_REGISTRY036, which indicates "Error in lock administration," typically arises in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there are issues related to the locking mechanism used by the system to manage concurrent access to data. This can occur during various operations, such as when multiple users or processes attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
Causes:
- Lock Conflicts: The most common cause is a conflict in lock requests, where one transaction is trying to access data that is already locked by another transaction.
- Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as deadlocks or issues with the lock table, can also lead to this error.
- System Performance: High system load or performance issues can cause delays in lock management, leading to timeouts and errors.
- Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the locking mechanism or related parameters in the SAP system can also result in this error.
Solutions:
- Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code
SM12
to check for existing lock entries. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them (ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that it is safe to do so).- Analyze Lock Conflicts: Use transaction code
SM21
to check the system log for any related messages that might provide more context about the lock conflicts.- Review System Performance: Monitor system performance using transaction codes like
ST22
(dump analysis) andSM37
(job monitoring) to identify any long-running processes that might be causing lock contention.- Database Maintenance: Ensure that the database is properly maintained and optimized. This includes checking for deadlocks and ensuring that the database statistics are up to date.
- Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to locking in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team or reviewing SAP notes related to locking mechanisms.
- Restart the Application: In some cases, restarting the application server or the entire SAP system may resolve transient issues related to locks.
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