How To Fix SV397 - System error: Function group & could not be locked

SV397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 397

• Message text: System error: Function group & could not be locked

What causes this issue?

Lock administration system error. The requested data
could not be locked.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSTEMVERWALTUNG

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SV397 - Details

• The SAP error message SV397, which states "System error: Function group & could not be locked," typically indicates that there is an issue with locking mechanisms in the SAP system, particularly related to function groups. This error can occur during various operations, such as when trying to activate or modify a function group.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: The function group may be locked by another user or process that is currently accessing or modifying it.
  System Lock Issues: There may be issues with the SAP locking mechanism, which can occur due to system inconsistencies or errors.
  Transport Requests: If the function group is part of a transport request that is being processed, it may be locked during that time.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database can also lead to locking issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the function group. If you find any locks that are no longer