How To Fix DB6626 - The lock list contains too many locks

DB6626 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 626

• Message text: The lock list contains too many locks

Copied from DB6 625

What causes this issue?

Instead of monitoring the upper limits, the system monitors here the
current lock list fill level. (LOCK LIST)

System Response

If the lock list overflows, transactions terminate.

How to fix this error?

If an error occurs, increase the size of the lock list using:
<LB>UPDATE DB CFG USING LOCKLIST <value></>
You could also change the transaction that caused the error.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6626 - The lock list contains too many locks ?

  The SAP error message DB6626, which states "The lock list contains too many locks," typically occurs when the number of locks in the database exceeds the limit set for the lock table. This can lead to performance issues and may prevent users from acquiring new locks, which can disrupt normal operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Locking: The application may be creating too many locks due to long-running transactions or inefficient locking mechanisms.
  Configuration Limits: The database configuration may have a low limit set for the maximum number of locks allowed.
  Deadlocks: If transactions are not properly managed, it can lead to deadlocks, which can increase the number of locks held.
  Long-running Transactions: Transactions that take a long time to complete can hold locks longer than necessary, leading to an accumulation of locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Lock Table Size: 
  
  You can increase the size of the lock table in the database configuration. This is often done by adjusting parameters in the