How To Fix GT800 - Table & is locked; clean up using the DB utility first


GT800 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GT - Database utilities

  • Message number: 800

  • Message text: Table & is locked; clean up using the DB utility first

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  • What causes this issue?

    The table is locked because a table conversion was not completed
    correctly. There is a restart log for the table.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Branch to the database utility (SE14). There display the list of all
    restart logs via 'Overview -> Restart logs' and branch to the one
    required.
    Please refer to the documentation for each of the steps in the restart
    log (F1 help for the flags in the last column). There you can also
    find out which of the two actions 'Restart' and 'Unlock' should be
    chosen, depending on the number of steps already carried out.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT800 - Table & is locked; clean up using the DB utility first ?
    The SAP error message GT800 indicates that a specific database table is locked, which prevents further operations on that table. This can occur for various reasons, such as ongoing transactions, uncommitted changes, or a previous session that did not release the lock properly.
    
    Cause: Active Transactions: A transaction is currently using the table, and it has not been completed or committed. Uncommitted Changes: Changes made to the table have not been committed, leading to a lock. Long-running Processes: A long-running report or background job may be holding the lock. System Errors: A system crash or error may have left the table in a locked state. Deadlocks: Situations where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
    Solution: Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks. You can check which user or process is holding the lock on the table. Look for the specific table name in the lock entries. Release the Lock: If you

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