How To Fix KF529 - Table &1 is being locked by user &2

KF529 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Table &1 is being locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to change or delete entries in table &V1&. This table is
currently being processed by user &V2&.

System Response

The operation could not be executed.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &V2& has finished processing the table. If this user
is no longer processing the table, delete the lock using transaction
SM12.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KF529 - Details

• The SAP error message KF529 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1) is currently locked by a user (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when a user is performing an operation that requires exclusive access to the table, preventing other users from accessing it simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently accessing or modifying the table, which leads to a lock being placed on it.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  Unfinished Sessions: If a user has an unfinished session or has not properly logged out, the lock may persist.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to complete their transaction may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks. You can check which user