How To Fix DG880 - Tables could not be locked; indicators not converted

DG880 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DG - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Tables could not be locked; indicators not converted

What causes this issue?

The dangerous goods tables DGTMD and DGTPK could not be locked as
individual dangerous goods data records are already locked by other
users.

System Response

The indicators in the tables were not converted.

How to fix this error?

Request all other users to stop work in the dangerous goods master and
execute the program again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG880 - Tables could not be locked; indicators not converted ?

  The SAP error message DG880, which states "Tables could not be locked; indicators not converted," typically occurs during the execution of a data conversion or migration process, particularly when working with the Data Migration Workbench or during system upgrades. This error indicates that the system was unable to lock certain database tables, which is necessary for ensuring data integrity during the conversion process.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Other processes or users may be accessing the same tables, preventing the system from obtaining the necessary locks.
  Long-running Transactions: If there are long-running transactions that hold locks on the tables, this can lead to timeouts or failures in acquiring the locks.
  Database Configuration: Certain database settings or configurations may prevent the locking mechanism from functioning as expected.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the conversion may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the tables.
  System Performance Issues: High load on the database or system can lead to delays in