How To Fix GT327 - Operation terminated due to DDL lock

GT327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Operation terminated due to DDL lock

What causes this issue?

An entry that represents a lock for DDL statements was found in table
D0GEN. This lock is normally set by program tp.

System Response

The requested operation is terminated because the operation also
results in DDL statements.

How to fix this error?

Please read Note 102069 or the section about "tp impsync" in the
documentation of program tp.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT327 - Operation terminated due to DDL lock ?

  The SAP error message GT327, which states "Operation terminated due to DDL lock," typically occurs when a Data Definition Language (DDL) operation is trying to access a database object that is currently locked by another transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users or processes are trying to modify the same database object simultaneously.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent DDL Operations: Two or more transactions are trying to perform DDL operations (like creating, altering, or dropping tables) on the same database object at the same time.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that holds a lock on a database object is taking too long to complete, preventing other transactions from accessing that object.
  Uncommitted Transactions: If a transaction is not committed or rolled back, it can hold locks on database objects, leading to DDL lock issues for other operations.
  Database Configuration: Certain database configurations or settings may lead to more frequent locking issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Identify the Locking Transaction:
  
  Use