How To Fix UR158 - System error during lock request

UR158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: System error during lock request

Self-Explanatory Message

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UR158 - Details

• The SAP error message UR158, which indicates a "System error during lock request," typically occurs when there is an issue with the lock management in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Issues: The database may be unable to handle lock requests due to contention or deadlocks.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient memory or CPU resources can lead to failures in processing lock requests.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity between the application server and the database can cause lock requests to fail.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database can lead to locking problems.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP kernel or database that cause lock management to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause.
  Monitor Lock Entries: Use transaction SM12 to