How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND072 - Problems in lock management => Only display is possible

WES_OUTBOUND072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Problems in lock management => Only display is possible

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WES_OUTBOUND072 - Details

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  Error Message
  WES_OUTBOUND072: Problems in lock management => Only display is possible
  
  Cause
  This error message typically occurs in SAP systems when there is an issue with the lock management mechanism during outbound processing (often related to IDoc processing or ALE distribution). The system tries to lock certain objects or data records to ensure consistency during processing, but it encounters a problem such as:
  
  The lock table is full or corrupted.
  Locks are not being released properly.
  There is a deadlock or conflict with other processes trying to access the same data.
  The lock object or lock entry is inconsistent or missing.
  System resources related to lock management are exhausted or unstable.
  
  Because of this problem, the system restricts the user to display mode only to prevent further data inconsistencies or conflicts.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this issue, you can try the following