How To Fix UKM097 - Update of long key values requires exclusive locks

UKM097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM - UKM Message Class

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Update of long key values requires exclusive locks

What causes this issue?

The update was started with the option to not use exclusive locks
selected. This scenario requires that only independent data that has not
yet been persisted is processed. In this context, no key values with a
length of more than 32 characters can be passed. In this case, the value
&V1& exceeds the permitted length.

System Response

The update in context &V2& was not performed, since at least one key
value exceeds the maximum length of 32 characters.

How to fix this error?

The calling component must call the update process with exclusive locks.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UKM097 - Details

• The SAP error message UKM097 indicates that there is an issue with updating long key values in the system due to the lack of exclusive locks. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple processes or transactions are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The error usually arises when multiple users or processes attempt to update the same long key value at the same time without the necessary exclusive locks.
  Lock Management: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a process does not acquire an exclusive lock before attempting to update a long key value, this error can occur.
  Long Key Values: The error specifically pertains to long key values, which are often used in complex data structures or when dealing with large datasets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks on the relevant data. If you find