How To Fix HRWPC_OADP_MIGRATION018 - Migration could not take place since table &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_OADP_MIGRATION - Message Class for Package PWPC_MAN_TEAMOVERVIEW

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Migration could not take place since table &1 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC_OADP_MIGRATION018 - Migration could not take place since table &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC_OADP_MIGRATION018 indicates that a migration process could not be completed because a specific table (denoted as &1 in the error message) is locked. This typically occurs during data migration or system upgrades when the system attempts to access or modify a table that is currently locked by another process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Table Locking: The table in question is locked by another transaction or process. This could be due to:
  
  A long-running transaction that has not yet completed.
  A background job that is currently processing data in that table.
  A manual lock placed on the table by an administrator or user.
  
  
  
  Concurrent Processes: Multiple processes trying to access the same table simultaneously can lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Database Locking Mechanisms: The underlying database may have its own locking mechanisms that prevent access to the table during certain operations.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to check for existing locks on the table.