How To Fix GT068 - Object is already locked for a database operation

GT068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Object is already locked for a database operation

What causes this issue?

No further operation is allowed because a database operation is already
running for this object.

System Response

The intended operation is not started.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the operation later.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT068 - Object is already locked for a database operation ?

  The SAP error message GT068, which states "Object is already locked for a database operation," typically occurs when a database object (such as a table or a record) is being accessed or modified by another transaction or user. This locking mechanism is a part of SAP's concurrency control to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same object.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete can hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to wait.
  Deadlocks: Situations where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks can lead to this error.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a transaction has not been committed or rolled back, it may hold locks on the objects involved.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs or batch processes may be locking the object while they are running.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for