How To Fix FC108 - System error: Table & cannot be blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: System error: Table & cannot be blocked

What causes this issue?

When trying to block a table, an error occurred.

System Response

The program for copying company codes terminates.

How to fix this error?

Report this error to your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC108 - System error: Table & cannot be blocked ?

  The SAP error message FC108, which states "System error: Table & cannot be blocked," typically indicates that there is an issue with locking a database table during a transaction. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The table may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing your transaction from acquiring the necessary lock.
  Database Corruption: There may be corruption in the database that is preventing the system from accessing or locking the table.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the table.
  System Resource Limitations: The database or application server may be experiencing resource limitations, such as memory or connection limits.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system or the underlying database that are causing the locking mechanism to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks on the table. If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can release them.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and lock the table.
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to identify any corruption or issues. This may involve running database-specific tools or commands.
  Restart Services: If the issue persists, consider restarting the SAP application server or the database server to clear any temporary issues.
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (to view and manage locks), SM21 (to view system logs), and ST22 (to check for dumps).
  Database Administration: If you have access to the database administration tools, you may want to check for any database-specific issues or locks.
  Performance Monitoring: Use transaction ST03N to monitor system performance and identify any bottlenecks that may be contributing to the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FC108 error in your SAP system.