How To Fix 54017 - Error while locking secondary table &

54017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error while locking secondary table &

What causes this issue?

You want to change a primary table. This is planned using
a screenpainter editor program which also maintains a
secondary table (usually a language-dependent text
table). However, the secondary table cannot be locked
correctly (possibly because another user has already
locked it).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54017 - Error while locking secondary table & ?

  The SAP error message 54017, which states "Error while locking secondary table &," typically occurs when there is an issue with locking mechanisms in the SAP system. This error is often related to database operations where the system is trying to lock a secondary table but encounters a problem, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Conflicts: Another transaction may already be holding a lock on the secondary table, preventing the current operation from acquiring the necessary lock.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it can lead to lock timeouts or conflicts with other transactions trying to access the same table.
  Deadlocks: Situations where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks can lead to deadlocks, causing this error.
  System Performance Issues: High load on the database or system can lead to delays in lock acquisition.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the database or SAP