How To Fix GBSE_HANA101 - Could not get exclusive lock on table SETHANA_STATUS. Aborting.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBSE_HANA - Messages for HANA hierarchie access

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Could not get exclusive lock on table SETHANA_STATUS. Aborting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GBSE_HANA101 - Could not get exclusive lock on table SETHANA_STATUS. Aborting. ?

  The SAP error message GBSE_HANA101 indicates that the system is unable to obtain an exclusive lock on the table SETHANA_STATUS. This can occur for several reasons, typically related to database locking mechanisms or concurrent processes trying to access the same resource.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another process or transaction is currently holding a lock on the table, preventing your transaction from obtaining an exclusive lock.
  Long-Running Transactions: A long-running transaction may be holding the lock for an extended period, causing other transactions to wait indefinitely.
  Deadlocks: There may be a deadlock situation where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks.
  Database Configuration: Certain database settings or configurations may lead to locking issues.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can exacerbate locking problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Identify Blocking Sessions:
  
  Use database monitoring tools or SQL queries to identify which sessions are holding locks on the SETHANA_STATUS table.
  In HANA, you can use the following SQL query to check for locks:
  SELECT * FROM M_Locks WHERE OBJECT_NAME = 'SETHANA_STATUS';
  
  
  
  
  Terminate Blocking Sessions:
  
  If you identify a session that is blocking your transaction and it is safe to do so, you can terminate that session to release the lock.
  Use the following SQL command to terminate a session:
  CALL "SYS"."SESSION_TERMINATE"('<session_id>');
  
  
  
  
  Review and Optimize Transactions:
  
  Review the transactions that are accessing the SETHANA_STATUS table. Optimize them to ensure they complete quickly and release locks promptly.
  Avoid long-running transactions that can hold locks for extended periods.
  
  
  
  Increase Lock Timeout:
  
  If appropriate, consider increasing the lock timeout settings in your database configuration to allow transactions to wait longer for locks to be released.
  
  
  
  Check for Deadlocks:
  
  Investigate if there are any deadlocks occurring in your system. You can use the HANA Studio or SQL queries to analyze deadlock situations.
  
  
  
  System Performance Tuning:
  
  Monitor system performance and resource utilization. If the system is under heavy load, consider scaling resources or optimizing queries to improve performance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Database Documentation: Refer to SAP HANA documentation for detailed information on locking mechanisms and best practices for managing locks.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and information about the circumstances under which the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the locking issue related to the SETHANA_STATUS table in your SAP HANA environment.