How To Fix GT909 - Lock entry deleted


GT909 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GT - Database utilities

  • Message number: 909

  • Message text: Lock entry deleted

  • Show details Hide details
  • What causes this issue?

    If the conversion of a table is cancelled, a lock entry is written for
    the table. This prevents another database operation being started
    for the table until the old one has been completed correctly.
    You have deleted an existing lock entry for the table. Please note that
    if a database operation for the table is initiated, there is a danger
    of data loss.

    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?

    No action necessary.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


Smart SAP Assistant

  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT909 - Lock entry deleted ?
    The SAP error message GT909, which states "Lock entry deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's locking mechanism. This mechanism is used to prevent data inconsistencies by ensuring that multiple users or processes do not modify the same data simultaneously. When you encounter this error, it usually indicates that a lock entry that was expected to be present has been deleted or is no longer valid.
    Causes of GT909 Error
    
    
    Session Timeout: The lock entry may have been deleted due to a session timeout. If a user is inactive for a certain period, the system may automatically release the locks held by that session.
    
    
    Explicit Unlocking: Another user or process may have explicitly released the lock, either intentionally or due to an error.
    
    
    System Restart or Crash: If the SAP system experiences a restart or crash, it may lead to the loss of lock entries.
    
    
    Lock Table Overflow: If the lock table is full,

    Already have an account? Login here!




Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.


Related SAP Error Messages

Click the links below to see the following related messages:
  • GT908 Check whether function was performed correctly
    Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...

  • GT907 No restart log exists for this table
    What causes this issue? A restart log is generated for an object only if a database operation on this object was terminated abnormally. As this was n...

  • GT911 Entry was saved
    Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...

  • GT912 Error occurred when saving
    Self-Explanatory Message Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of...

Click on this link to search all SAP messages.


Rating
ERPlingo simplifies finding the accurate answers to SAP message errors. I now use every week. A must have tool for anyone working with SAP! Highly recommended!
Rate 1
Kent Bettisworth
Executive SAP Consultant