How To Fix TN419 - Only display functions available, since transaction &2 is locked by &1

TN419 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 419

• Message text: Only display functions available, since transaction &2 is locked by &1

What causes this issue?

User &V1& is currently using Transaction &V2& to import an OCS-Queue.
This means that the transaction and the queue are locked.

System Response

In Transaction &V2& you can display functions only, for example the
status or log overview.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

If the lock is not supposed to exist, you can check in the lock
management and delete the lock (locked table: PAT01). To call lock
management, choose <LS>Administration -> System administration ->
Monitor -> Lock entries</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN419 - Only display functions available, since transaction &2 is locked by &1 ?

  The SAP error message TN419 indicates that a specific transaction (identified by &2) is currently locked by a user or process (identified by &1). This means that the transaction cannot be executed in a way that modifies data, and only display functions are available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Locking: The transaction is locked because another user or process is currently using it. This can happen if a user is in the middle of a transaction and has not completed it, or if a background job is running that is using the transaction.
  User Session: Sometimes, a user may have left a transaction open, causing it to remain locked.
  System Processes: Certain system processes or batch jobs may also lock transactions for processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user or process that is locking the transaction completes their work and releases the lock.
  Identify the Lock: You can use transaction codes like SM12