How To Fix DT063 - Table & (Activation lock could not be set)

DT063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Table & (Activation lock could not be set)

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to lock the activation currently being performed
against activation of other Dictionary objects. This attempt failed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Try to repeat the activation process.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DT063 - Details

• The SAP error message DT063, which states "Table & (Activation lock could not be set)," typically occurs during the activation of a table in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). This error indicates that the system was unable to set an activation lock on the specified table, which is necessary for the activation process to proceed.
  Causes:
  
  Table Already Active: The table may already be active, and the system is trying to activate it again.
  Lock Issues: There may be existing locks on the table due to other processes or users accessing it, preventing the activation lock from being set.
  Transport Issues: If the table is part of a transport request, there may be issues with the transport itself, such as it being in a locked state or not properly imported.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as connectivity problems or database locks that prevent the activation.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to activate the