How To Fix KE036 - Internal system error when locking table &

KE036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Internal system error when locking table &

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& could not be locked due to a system error.

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE036 - Internal system error when locking table & ?

  The SAP error message KE036, which indicates an "Internal system error when locking table &," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module when the system encounters issues while trying to lock a table for processing. This can happen during various operations, such as posting transactions or executing reports.
  Causes of KE036 Error
  
  
  Database Lock Issues: The error may arise due to problems with database locks, where the system is unable to acquire a lock on a required table because it is already locked by another process.
  
  
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can lead to internal errors when the system attempts to perform operations that require locking.
  
  
  Corrupted Data: Corruption in the database or inconsistencies in the data can lead to unexpected behavior, including locking issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can also lead to locking problems.
  
  
  Concurrent Processing: Multiple users or processes trying