How To Fix WRF_ARTICLELIST021 - Error during memory access - entry locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_ARTICLELIST - Mesage Class of Material List

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error during memory access - entry locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_ARTICLELIST021 - Error during memory access - entry locked ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_ARTICLELIST021 - Error during memory access - entry locked
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when a program or transaction tries to access a memory object or internal table entry that is currently locked by another process or user session. In the context of SAP Retail (where the WRF_ prefix is common), this usually means:
  
  A lock object related to article data or article lists is currently held by another user or process.
  The system is trying to update or read an entry that is locked to prevent concurrent modifications.
  The lock is not released due to an incomplete transaction, system crash, or long-running process.
  Possible deadlock or contention on shared memory objects or buffers.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  WRF_ARTICLELIST021 is an error message from the SAP Retail module, often related to article master data or article list processing.
  The "Error during memory access - entry locked" indicates that the program attempted to access a shared memory area or buffer that