How To Fix 1FA238 - Table &1 locked by user &2. Not possible to change account

1FA238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1FA - Betragskündigungen und Freibeträge

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Table &1 locked by user &2. Not possible to change account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1FA238 - Table &1 locked by user &2. Not possible to change account ?

  The SAP error message "1FA238 Table &1 locked by user &2. Not possible to change account" indicates that a specific table (denoted by &1) is currently locked by another user (denoted by &2). This typically occurs when a user is performing an operation that requires exclusive access to the table, preventing other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing or processing data in the specified table, which prevents other users from making changes.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the table longer than expected.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes to the table but has not yet committed those changes, the table remains locked.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system issues or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to complete