How To Fix WRF_AT137 - Could not block the relevant distribution data; other error

WRF_AT137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT - Messages for Allocation Table RTFASH

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Could not block the relevant distribution data; other error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT137 - Could not block the relevant distribution data; other error ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_AT137 Could not block the relevant distribution data; other error
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the processing of distribution data in SAP Workflow or ALE (Application Link Enabling) scenarios. The system tries to block or lock certain distribution data records to prevent concurrent changes during processing, but it fails due to one of the following reasons:
  
  The distribution data is already locked by another process or user.
  Database lock conflicts or deadlocks.
  Inconsistent or corrupted distribution data.
  Insufficient authorizations to lock the data.
  System or network issues causing lock requests to fail.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for existing locks on the relevant distribution data objects.
  Identify and analyze any locks that might be causing the conflict.
  If locks are stale or orphaned, consider deleting them carefully after ensuring no active process is using them.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Distribution Data:
  
  Verify the integrity of the distribution data involved.
  Use transaction BD87 (Inbound Processing) or WE02/WE05 (IDoc monitoring) to check