How To Fix UPE1024 - Exclusive lock for area &1 and parameter group &2 refused

UPE1024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPE1 - Messages: Link to External Applications

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Exclusive lock for area &1 and parameter group &2 refused

What causes this issue?

You attempted to update a parameter group. You have not obtained a
write authorization because another user has locked it.

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?

Try again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPE1024 - Exclusive lock for area &1 and parameter group &2 refused ?

  The SAP error message UPE1024 indicates that an exclusive lock for a specific area and parameter group has been refused. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's locking mechanism, which is used to prevent concurrent access to data that could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Lock: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process currently holds an exclusive lock on the specified area and parameter group. This prevents other processes from obtaining the lock.
  Lock Timeout: If a process is holding a lock for an extended period, other processes may time out while waiting for the lock to be released.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent locks from being acquired properly.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays in lock acquisition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock Holder: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks. You can filter by the