How To Fix /BDL/TASKMANAGER065 - Old transaction SDCC has been locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/TASKMANAGER -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Old transaction SDCC has been locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/TASKMANAGER065 - Old transaction SDCC has been locked ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/TASKMANAGER065 Old transaction SDCC has been locked typically indicates that the SDCC (SAP Data Consistency Check) transaction is currently locked, preventing you from executing certain operations related to it. This can happen for various reasons, such as a previous session not being closed properly, a long-running process, or a system issue.
  Cause:
  
  Previous Session: A previous session of the SDCC transaction may not have been closed properly, leaving it in a locked state.
  Long-Running Process: A background job or process related to SDCC might be running, which locks the transaction.
  System Issues: There could be issues with the SAP system itself, such as database locks or inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction SM04 to check for active user sessions. Look for any sessions that are using the SDCC transaction and terminate them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running related to SDCC. If you find any jobs that are stuck or taking too long, you may need to cancel them.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks. You can search for locks related to the SDCC transaction and delete them if they are no longer needed. Be cautious when doing this, as it may affect other users.
  
  
  
  Restart the Transaction:
  
  After ensuring that there are no active sessions or locks, try restarting the SDCC transaction.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  If the issue persists, consider restarting the SAP application server. This can help clear any lingering locks or issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM04: User Sessions
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SM12: Lock Entries
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to SDCC and transaction management for more insights.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the locking issue with the SDCC transaction.