How To Fix WX451 - Select the end of the lock

WX451 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Select the end of the lock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX451 - Select the end of the lock ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WX451 - Select the end of the lock
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WX451 typically occurs in SAP when there is an issue related to lock management during a transaction. Specifically, it indicates that the system is trying to release or select the end of a lock, but the lock handling is inconsistent or incorrect.
  This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to release a lock that was not properly set or has already been released.
  Lock objects are not correctly managed in custom code or standard SAP programs.
  Inconsistent lock handling in update tasks or batch jobs.
  The system expects a lock to be held or released at a certain point, but the lock state does not match.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, locks are used to prevent concurrent access to the same data records to avoid inconsistencies. The lock mechanism involves:
  
  Setting a lock (enqueue)
  Releasing a lock (dequeue)
  
  The message WX451 arises when the system tries to select or