How To Fix 69968 - Table $ is blocked by user & at present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 968

• Message text: Table $ is blocked by user & at present

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69968 - Table $ is blocked by user & at present ?

  The SAP error message 69968 indicates that a specific table is currently locked by a user, preventing other users or processes from accessing or modifying it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data updates, batch jobs, or when a user is performing a transaction that involves the table.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: A user has an active session that is locking the table, possibly due to an ongoing transaction or process.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete can hold locks longer than expected.
  Deadlocks: Situations where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks can also lead to this error.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave tables in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks. You can see which user is holding the lock on the table.
  Check the user ID and the transaction that is