How To Fix GB753 - Problems occurred during locking

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 753

• Message text: Problems occurred during locking

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred during locking.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB753 - Problems occurred during locking ?

  The SAP error message GB753, which indicates "Problems occurred during locking," typically arises when there are issues related to the locking mechanism in SAP. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users or processes attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to contention for locks.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes trying to access the same data object at the same time can lead to locking issues.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than necessary, causing other transactions to fail.
  Deadlocks: Situations where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks can lead to deadlocks.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance bottlenecks can affect the locking mechanism.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the locking mechanism or related parameters in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Identify Locking Issues:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to check for existing locks and identify the users or processes holding them.
  Use SM21 (System Log) to check for any related error messages or warnings.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If you identify unnecessary locks, you can manually delete them using transaction SM12. However, be cautious when doing this, as it may disrupt other users.
  
  
  
  Optimize Transactions:
  
  Review and optimize long-running transactions to ensure they complete in a timely manner, thus releasing locks more quickly.
  
  
  
  Check for Deadlocks:
  
  Use transaction SM21 to analyze system logs for deadlock situations and resolve them by adjusting the transaction logic or flow.
  
  
  
  System Performance Tuning:
  
  Monitor system performance and consider tuning database parameters or increasing system resources if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Educate users on best practices for data access and modification to minimize contention for locks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to locking in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM21: System Log
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check for long-running jobs)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on locking mechanisms and best practices.
  
  
  Performance Monitoring Tools: Consider using tools like SAP Solution Manager for comprehensive monitoring and analysis of system performance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.