How To Fix ANST038 - ON: Table trace lock set by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ANST - ANST Message Class

• Message number: 038

• Message text: ON: Table trace lock set by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ANST038 - ON: Table trace lock set by &1 ?

  The SAP error message ANST038 indicates that a table trace lock has been set by a specific user or process, which is preventing other processes from accessing the table for tracing purposes. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when multiple users or processes are trying to access the same table for tracing or logging activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Trace Lock: The error occurs when a table trace is activated for a specific table, and another user or process attempts to access that table while the trace is still active.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction that has initiated a table trace is taking a long time to complete, it can lead to this lock being held for an extended period.
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes trying to access the same table for tracing can lead to contention and locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking Process: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) or SM21