How To Fix DBMAN373 - Fact table &1 already locked by another process

DBMAN373 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Fact table &1 already locked by another process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN373 - Fact table &1 already locked by another process ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN373 indicates that a fact table (in this case, identified by &1) is currently locked by another process. This typically occurs in the context of data loading or data processing in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments, where multiple processes may attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processes: Another data load or process is currently running that has locked the fact table to ensure data integrity.
  Long-Running Transactions: A previous transaction may be taking longer than expected, holding the lock on the table.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may arise where two processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  System Configuration: Configuration settings related to locking mechanisms may also contribute to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking Process:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to identify which user or process is holding the lock on the fact table.
  Check the process list