How To Fix 5G833 - Local lock table too small

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 833

• Message text: Local lock table too small

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G833 - Local lock table too small ?

  The SAP error message 5G833: Local lock table too small indicates that the local lock table in the SAP system has reached its maximum capacity. This can lead to issues with data consistency and can prevent users from performing certain operations that require locks on database records.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  There are too many concurrent transactions trying to acquire locks.
  The configuration of the local lock table is insufficient for the workload of the system.
  The application is experiencing a high volume of lock requests, which can happen during peak usage times or due to inefficient coding practices.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Increase the Local Lock Table Size:
  
  You can increase the size of the local lock table by adjusting the parameter enque/table_size in the SAP system profile. This parameter controls the size of the lock table.
  To change this parameter:
  Go to transaction RZ10 (Profile Maintenance).
  Select the appropriate instance profile.
  Add