How To Fix DB11163 - &1 &3 > &2 &3: exclusive transaction lock time above threshold

DB11163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB11 - Oracle Monitor: messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: &1 &3 > &2 &3: exclusive transaction lock time above threshold

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB11163 - &1 &3 > &2 &3: exclusive transaction lock time above threshold ?

  The SAP error message DB11163 indicates that an exclusive transaction lock has exceeded a specified threshold time. This can lead to performance issues and potential deadlocks in the database. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction may be holding locks for an extended period, preventing other transactions from accessing the same resources.
  High Concurrency: Multiple transactions trying to access the same data simultaneously can lead to contention and longer lock times.
  Inefficient Queries: Poorly optimized SQL queries can take longer to execute, holding locks longer than necessary.
  Database Configuration: The database settings for lock timeouts or thresholds may be set too low for the workload being processed.
  Application Logic: The application may not be releasing locks properly or may be designed in a way that leads to prolonged locking.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Analyze Long-Running Transactions: Use transaction monitoring tools to identify and analyze transactions that are taking too