How To Fix 37589 - Testing not possible at present. Lock table full or lock errors

37589 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Testing not possible at present. Lock table full or lock errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37589 - Testing not possible at present. Lock table full or lock errors ?

  The SAP error message 37589, which states "Testing not possible at present. Lock table full or lock errors," typically indicates that the system is experiencing issues related to database locks. This can occur when the lock table is full or when there are problems with the locks being held by various transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Lock Table Full: The lock table has reached its maximum capacity, which prevents new locks from being created. This can happen if there are many concurrent transactions or if transactions are not releasing locks properly.
  Long-Running Transactions: If transactions are taking too long to complete, they may hold locks for an extended period, leading to a full lock table.
  Deadlocks: Situations where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks can also lead to lock errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the lock table may not be optimized for the current workload.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Table Size: Review the