How To Fix DI776 - Total length of lock argument for table & longer than &


DI776 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DI - Dictionary messages: Indexes

  • Message number: 776

  • Message text: Total length of lock argument for table & longer than &

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  • What causes this issue?

    For each base table of the lock object which is to be locked a
    <DS:TX.DDDOK_ENQU_ARGUMENT>lock argument</> is formed. For technical
    reasons this argument may be only &V2& bytes long.
    This limit was exceeded by the table &V1& that is part of this lock
    object.

    System Response

    The action was cancelled.

    How to fix this error?

    Try to implement the lock via a table with a shorter argument.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DI776 - Total length of lock argument for table & longer than & ?
    The SAP error message DI776 indicates that the total length of the lock argument for a specific table exceeds the allowed limit. This typically occurs when you are trying to lock a record in a database table, and the combined length of the fields used in the lock argument exceeds the maximum length that SAP allows.
    
    Cause: Lock Argument Length Exceeded: The error arises when the total length of the fields specified in the lock argument for a table exceeds the predefined limit. Each table in SAP has a maximum length for lock arguments, and if the combined length of the fields you are trying to lock exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered. Complex Key Structures: Tables with complex key structures or those that use multiple fields for locking can easily exceed the limit if the fields are of significant length.
    Solution: Review Lock Arguments: Check the fields you are using in the

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