How To Fix 5D265 - Table & is already locked with key & & &

5D265 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Table & is already locked with key & & &

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& is already locked by a different center, with key &V2& &V3&
&V4&.

System Response

The operation cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and the lock entries concerning this table and, if
necessary, wait until the lock has been removed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D265 - Table & is already locked with key & & & ?

  The SAP error message 5D265 indicates that a specific table is already locked with a particular key. This typically occurs when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data in a database table simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the same table and has placed a lock on it.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock longer than expected.
  Deadlocks: Situations where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks can also lead to this error.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs or batch processes that are running and accessing the same table can cause locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12 (Display and