How To Fix HRPIQ000235 - Cannot lock object due to local enqueue table overflow

HRPIQ000235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Cannot lock object due to local enqueue table overflow

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HRPIQ000235 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000235 indicates that the system is unable to lock an object because the local enqueue table has overflowed. This typically occurs in SAP systems when the number of locks exceeds the capacity of the local enqueue table, which is used to manage object locks in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Lock Demand: A large number of concurrent processes or transactions are trying to acquire locks on the same objects, leading to an overflow.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the enqueue table may not be sufficient for the current workload.
  Long-Running Transactions: Transactions that hold locks for an extended period can contribute to the overflow.
  Memory Limitations: Insufficient memory allocation for the enqueue table can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase the Size of the Enqueue Table:
  
  You can increase the size of the enqueue table by adjusting the parameter enque/table_size in the instance profile. This requires a restart of the SAP instance.
  To do this,