How To Fix EMSG_MICRO_BR135 - DB table &1 with key &2 and value '&3' is locked by user &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMSG_MICRO_BR -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: DB table &1 with key &2 and value '&3' is locked by user &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMSG_MICRO_BR135 - DB table &1 with key &2 and value '&3' is locked by user &4 ?

  The SAP error message EMSG_MICRO_BR135 indicates that a specific database table (denoted by &1) is locked by a user (denoted by &4) for a particular key (denoted by &2) and value (denoted by '&3'). This typically occurs when a user is performing an operation that requires exclusive access to a database record, and another user or process is currently holding a lock on that record.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the same record in the database table, which prevents your operation from proceeding.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold locks longer than expected, causing other operations to be blocked.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may arise where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes to a record but has not yet committed those changes, the record remains locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system. You can filter by the table name and the user ID to find out who is holding the lock.
  Communicate with the Locking User: If possible, contact the user who is holding the lock to determine if they can release it or if they are still actively working on the record.
  Wait for the Lock to be Released: If the locking user is performing a legitimate operation, you may need to wait until they complete their transaction.
  Forcefully Release the Lock: If the locking user is no longer active or if the lock is stale, an administrator can use transaction SM12 to delete the lock entry. However, this should be done with caution, as it may lead to data inconsistency.
  Review Transaction Logic: If this error occurs frequently, review the application logic to ensure that transactions are being committed or rolled back in a timely manner to avoid prolonged locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related issues.
  ST22: Analyze dumps that may provide insight into the problem.
  
  
  Lock Types: Understand the difference between exclusive locks (which prevent other users from accessing the locked record) and shared locks (which allow read access but prevent writes).
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance and lock situations to identify potential bottlenecks or issues with long-running transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the locking issue indicated by the EMSG_MICRO_BR135 error message.