How To Fix BWFS_TECHNICAL005 - Table &1 locked with argument &2

BWFS_TECHNICAL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWFS_TECHNICAL - Technical Interface BW/FS

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Table &1 locked with argument &2

What causes this issue?

The table &V1& should have been locked for data extraction with the loc
argument &V2&. This was not possible. A lock may have already been set
this argument.

System Response

The data extraction is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Check whether an extraction is already running with this DataSource or
selection and if necessary start the extraction again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWFS_TECHNICAL005 - Table &1 locked with argument &2 ?

  The SAP error message BWFS_TECHNICAL005 indicates that a specific table (denoted by &1) is locked, and the argument &2 provides additional context about the lock. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an attempt to access or modify a table that is currently locked by another process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The table is being accessed by another user or process, which has placed a lock on it. This is common in environments where multiple users or processes are trying to read or write to the same data simultaneously.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the table longer than expected, preventing other processes from accessing it.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave tables in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to identify which user or process is