How To Fix WER102 - Element &1 could not be locked

WER102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Element &1 could not be locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER102 - Element &1 could not be locked ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WER102: Element &1 could not be locked:
  
  Error Message
  WER102: Element &1 could not be locked
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the element name or object that the system tried to lock.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when SAP tries to lock a particular object or element (such as a work item, document, or data record) for update or processing, but the lock cannot be obtained because:
  
  The element is already locked by another user or process.
  A previous process or user has locked the element and has not released it yet.
  A system or program error caused the lock to remain active (deadlock or orphaned lock).
  The lock table is full or there is a system performance issue affecting lock management.
  
  In workflow scenarios, this often happens when multiple users or processes try to access or change the same workflow container element or work item simultaneously.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the Lock Owner:
  
  Use transaction