How To Fix FT061 - Table & blocked by another user

FT061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Table & blocked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT061 - Table & blocked by another user ?

  The SAP error message FT061, which states "Table & blocked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a table that is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, updates, or when running certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the table, causing a lock.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the table longer than expected.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes to the table but has not yet committed those changes, the table remains locked.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may arise where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: Often, the simplest solution is to wait for the other user or process to complete their transaction and then try again.
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