How To Fix XE008 - Number of blocked tracking objects: &

XE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XE - Express Delivery Company Interface

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Number of blocked tracking objects: &

What causes this issue?

The tracking status was already requested and is still being processed.

System Response

When a tracking request is transmitted, the object is blocked. This is
to prevent the object from being tracked multiple times simultaneously.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

There is a problem with the tracking server:
Check that the RFC destination for the tracking server is active in the
<DS:TRAN.VTRC>Small Parcel Carrier Cockpit</>.
A tracking request has been lost and the object is still blocked:
Delete the lock entry.
Note:
The lock entry is ignored automatically after 30 minutes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

XE008 - Details

• The SAP error message XE008, which states "Number of blocked tracking objects: &", typically relates to issues with the tracking of objects in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Event Management (EM) module. This error indicates that there are a certain number of tracking objects that are currently blocked, which can prevent proper processing or tracking of events.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Tracking Objects: The primary cause of this error is that certain tracking objects are blocked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incomplete processing of previous events.
  System errors or interruptions during the processing of tracking objects.
  Data inconsistencies or integrity issues within the tracking objects.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP Event Management module can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Database Locks: Locks on database entries that are required for processing tracking objects can cause them to be blocked.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Blocked Objects: Use transaction codes like SWI1 (for workflow) or SLG1 (for