How To Fix W4273 - Error during lock: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Error during lock: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4273 - Error during lock: & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4273 - Error during lock: &
  
  Cause:
  The message W4273 indicates that an error occurred during a lock operation in the SAP system. Locking is used to prevent simultaneous access to the same data by multiple users or processes, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
  The placeholder & in the message typically contains additional information about the specific lock object or error detail.
  Common causes include:
  
  Lock contention: Another user or process already holds a lock on the requested object.
  Lock table overflow: The SAP lock table (which manages all locks) is full or has reached its maximum capacity.
  Inconsistent lock handling: The program or transaction might be trying to lock an object that is already locked by the same user/session or is not properly released.
  System or network issues: Temporary problems causing lock requests to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check who holds the lock:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to display lock entries.
  Identify if the lock is held by another user or process.
  If the lock is obsolete or the user is no longer active, you may delete the lock entry (with caution).
  
  
  
  Analyze the lock object:
  
  Understand which lock object is causing the issue.
  Check the program or transaction logic to ensure locks are requested and released properly.
  
  
  
  Increase lock table size (if needed):
  
  If the lock table is full, increase its size parameter.
  Parameter: enqueue/table_size (can be checked and adjusted via transaction RZ11).
  After changing, a system restart might be required.
  
  
  
  Check for long-running or stuck processes:
  
  Sometimes, processes hold locks longer than necessary.
  Identify and terminate or troubleshoot such processes.
  
  
  
  Review custom code or enhancements:
  
  If the error occurs in custom developments, review the lock handling logic.
  Ensure proper use of enqueue and dequeue function modules.
  
  
  
  Temporary workaround:
  
  If urgent, and after confirming no data inconsistency risk, locks can be manually removed via SM12.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  Transaction SM21: System log to check for related errors.
  Transaction ST22: Check for dumps related to lock errors.
  Parameter enqueue/table_size: Controls the size of the lock table.
  Enqueue and Dequeue function modules: Used in ABAP to lock and unlock objects programmatically.
  SAP Note and OSS messages related to enqueue errors may provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Lock contention, lock table full, improper lock handling, or system issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and delete locks in SM12, increase lock table size, fix program logic, monitor processes.
  
  
  Tools
  SM12 (locks), SM21 (system log), ST22 (dumps), RZ11 (parameter tuning).
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact text replacing the & placeholder or the context in which the error occurs, I can help with more specific advice.