How To Fix IDCFM_FRIM_MSG005 - Database table &1 is locked by &2; try again later or contact user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCFM_FRIM_MSG - Message Class for Impairment (France)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Database table &1 is locked by &2; try again later or contact user

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system cannot create impairment report &V4& on &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCFM_FRIM_MSG005 - Database table &1 is locked by &2; try again later or contact user ?

  The SAP error message IDCFM_FRIM_MSG005 indicates that a specific database table is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen for various reasons, such as a transaction that is still in progress, a long-running report, or a user who has not properly released the lock.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: Another user or process is currently accessing the database table, which prevents other users from making changes.
  Long-Running Processes: A transaction or report that takes a long time to execute may hold a lock on the table.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes to the table but has not yet committed those changes, the table will remain locked.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may occur where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user or process to complete their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to identify which user or process is holding the lock on the table. You can then contact that user to see if they can release the lock.
  Terminate the Session: If the locking process is no longer active or is stuck, you may need to terminate the session using transaction SM66 (global overview of processes) or SM50 (local process overview). However, this should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  Check for Long-Running Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check for any long-running jobs that might be holding locks on the table. If necessary, you can cancel these jobs.
  Database Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from a database administrator to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM50: Monitor active processes on the application server.
  SM66: Monitor global processes across all application servers.
  SM37: Monitor job logs and statuses.
  
  
  
  Lock Management: Understanding how SAP handles locks is crucial. SAP uses optimistic and pessimistic locking mechanisms to manage concurrent access to data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on lock management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  User Communication: If you identify the user holding the lock, communicate with them to understand the context of their transaction and whether they can release the lock.
  
  
  Always ensure that any actions taken to resolve the lock are in line with your organization's policies and procedures, especially when terminating sessions or jobs.