How To Fix HR3PRNA209 - There is an existing table lock for your selection. Program terminated.

HR3PRNA209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR3PRNA - Message class for third party remittance

• Message number: 209

• Message text: There is an existing table lock for your selection. Program terminated.

What causes this issue?

Ther is an existing table lock for the selection you are currently
trying to run. There is another session or job locking data you have
requested.

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

System Response

The selection could not be executed. THe program has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please reschedule the execution of your job.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HR3PRNA209 - Details

• The SAP error message HR3PRNA209 indicates that there is a table lock preventing the execution of a program or transaction. This typically occurs when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the same data or table, causing a lock.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete can hold locks longer than expected.
  Database Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a lock is in place, other processes will be blocked until the lock is released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: Often, the simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then retry the operation. The lock may be released once the other transaction completes.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing locks. You can see which user or process is holding the