How To Fix 5A667 - Lock table is full

5A667 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 667

• Message text: Lock table is full

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A667 - Lock table is full ?

  The SAP error message 5A667: Lock table is full indicates that the system has reached the maximum limit of locks that can be held in the lock table. This can occur in environments with high concurrency where many users or processes are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  High Concurrency: A large number of users or processes are trying to access and lock the same data objects.
  Long-Running Transactions: Transactions that hold locks for an extended period can contribute to filling the lock table.
  Insufficient Lock Table Size: The configuration of the lock table may not be adequate for the workload.
  Lock Leaks: Locks that are not released properly due to programming errors or system issues can lead to the lock table filling up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Lock Table Size:
  
  You can increase the size of the lock table by adjusting the profile parameters in the SAP system. The relevant parameter is enque/table_size. This can be done