How To Fix SVMCRT_LOCKING013 - Cannot unlock [&1, &2, &3, &4], reason: &5 (ret. = &6)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SVMCRT_LOCKING - VMC Locking

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cannot unlock [&1, &2, &3, &4], reason: &5 (ret. = &6)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SVMCRT_LOCKING013 - Cannot unlock [&1, &2, &3, &4], reason: &5 (ret. = &6) ?

  The SAP error message SVMCRT_LOCKING013 indicates that there is an issue with unlocking a specific object or resource in the SAP system. The message format typically includes placeholders for specific details, such as the object type and the reason for the locking issue.
  Cause
  The error message can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Object is Locked: The object you are trying to unlock is currently locked by another user or process. This could be due to an ongoing transaction or a previous session that did not release the lock properly.
  
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to unlock the object may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the unlock operation.
  
  
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or inconsistencies that are preventing the unlock operation from completing successfully.
  
  
  Database Locks: Sometimes, database-level locks can also cause this issue, especially if there are long-running transactions.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock