How To Fix DB6551 - Der LOCKTIMEOUT parameter value is in the valid range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6 - DB6: Alert Monitoring and Alert Configuration

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Der LOCKTIMEOUT parameter value is in the valid range

Copied from first and second paragraphs of DB6 550

What causes this issue?

To ensure that applications do not have to wait too long for locks, you
can set a maximum time using the database configuration parameter
LOCKTIMEOUT. Once this time has passed, the applications are reset.

System Response

If the value of this parameter is too low, the system may unnecessarily
reset applications. Several applications may synchronize using locks.
You should use this value to ensure that applications do not hold locks
too long blocking other applications.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6551 - Der LOCKTIMEOUT parameter value is in the valid range ?

  The SAP error message DB6551 indicates that the LOCKTIMEOUT parameter value is within the valid range, but it may not be set correctly for your specific use case or environment. This error typically arises in the context of database operations where locks are involved, and it suggests that the system is experiencing issues related to lock timeouts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Contention: The error may occur when multiple transactions are trying to access the same resource, leading to contention. If one transaction holds a lock for too long, others may time out waiting for that lock to be released.
  
  Configuration Issues: The LOCKTIMEOUT parameter may be set to a value that is too low for the operations being performed, causing transactions to fail before they can complete.
  Long-Running Transactions: If there are transactions that take a long time to complete, they can hold locks longer than expected, leading to timeouts for other transactions.
  Database Performance: Poor database