How To Fix 68253 - Lock entries already exist for key & & &

68253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Lock entries already exist for key & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68253 - Lock entries already exist for key & & & ?

  The SAP error message "68253 Lock entries already exist for key & & &" typically indicates that there is a lock entry in the system for a specific key, which prevents the current operation from proceeding. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause is that another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same data, leading to a lock being placed on that data.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail with this error.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to unexpected locking behavior.
  Program Errors: Custom programs or scripts may not be handling locks properly, leading to unnecessary lock entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to view the lock