How To Fix /IWFND/MED117 - Table &1 locked by User &2

/IWFND/MED117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/MED -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Table &1 locked by User &2

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/IWFND/MED117 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/MED117 Table &1 locked by User &2 typically indicates that a specific database table (denoted by &1) is currently locked by another user (denoted by &2). This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data concurrently.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the table, leading to a lock.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete can hold a lock on the table for an extended period.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, deadlocks can occur when two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks.
  Uncommitted Transactions: If a transaction is not committed or rolled back, it can keep the lock on the table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction SM12 to view the locks in the system. You can filter by the table name and the user to