How To Fix AD708 - Table locked > See restart log (old) < Read long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Table locked > See restart log (old) < Read long text

What causes this issue?

The table may not be converted or be processed with the database utility
at the moment for security reasons. There is a restart log which can be
evaluated with the menu option <LS>'Old restart log' </>.
<LS>Error cause:</> table conversion which was carried out with the old
conversion procedure (release level before Rel. 3.0) was terminated at
the time. The system therefore <LS>locked</> the table against further
processing by the database utility.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<LS>Data might be lost!</>

System Response

The table is locked against further processing by the database utility.

How to fix this error?

Evaluate the restart log. For the above-mentioned reasons, you must
search under <LS>'Old restsart log'</>.
General instructions for correction:
>>> If no restart step was marked or if the conversion only reached
step 3 at the most(!!):
Select 'Unlock' in the popup of the restart log. You can then process
the table again.
>>> If conversion reached at least step 4:
Select 'Restart' in the popup of the restart log. Table conversion
continues according to the old procedure (< Rel. 3.0). <LS>Do not select
'Unlock' now or data might be lost. </> The conversion is either
successful or an error message (e.g. an ABAP - Dump or a SYSLOG) gives
further information about the error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD708 - Table locked > See restart log (old) < Read long text ?

  The SAP error message AD708 indicates that a table is locked, which can occur during various operations such as updates, data imports, or when multiple users are trying to access the same data simultaneously. This error typically suggests that a process is holding a lock on a database table, preventing other processes from accessing it.
  Cause:
  
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes too long to complete can hold a lock on a table.
  Deadlocks: Two or more processes may be waiting for each other to release locks, causing a deadlock situation.
  Unfinished Processes: A previous process may have terminated unexpectedly, leaving the table in a locked state.
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes trying to access or modify the same table at the same time.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Restart Log: The error message suggests checking the restart log for more details. This log can provide insights into which process is holding the lock and why.
  Identify and Terminate the Locking Process:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view and delete lock entries) or SM21 (to check the system log) to identify the locking process.
  If you find a process that is holding a lock unnecessarily, you can terminate it using transaction SM37 (to monitor jobs) or SM50 (to monitor processes).
  
  
  Wait for the Lock to Release: If the locking process is legitimate and will complete soon, you may need to wait for it to finish.
  Optimize Long-running Transactions: Review and optimize any long-running transactions to minimize the time locks are held.
  Database Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from a database administrator to check for deadlocks or other database-level issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and delete lock entries.
  SM21: System log.
  SM37: Job monitoring.
  SM50: Process overview.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on managing database locks and transactions.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your system administrator for further assistance.