How To Fix WT745 - Could not lock recipient &

WT745 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WT - Retail: Replenishment

• Message number: 745

• Message text: Could not lock recipient &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WT745 - Could not lock recipient & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WT745 - Could not lock recipient &
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WT745 occurs in SAP Workflow when the system tries to lock a workflow recipient (user, organizational unit, or role) but fails. This usually happens because the recipient is currently locked by another process or user, or there is a database lock contention on the recipient's data.
  In SAP Workflow, locking recipients is necessary to ensure consistency when assigning tasks or updating workflow container data. If the lock cannot be obtained, the workflow cannot proceed with the assignment or update, resulting in this error.
  
  Common Scenarios Leading to WT745:
  
  Another workflow or process is currently updating the same recipient.
  A long-running transaction or batch job holds a lock on the recipient.
  Database lock contention due to high system load or deadlocks.
  Inconsistent or corrupted lock entries in the database.
  Network or system performance issues causing lock timeouts.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  Since locks are usually short-lived,