How To Fix KI858 - Table &2 is locked by user &1

KI858 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 858

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

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The activation program modifies tables of the AC interface. Currently,
you cannot access one of these tables because it is locked by another
user.

System Response

The program is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the activity when the other user has finished making changes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI858 - Table &2 is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message KI858 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &2) is locked by a user (denoted as &1). This typically occurs when a user is currently accessing or modifying data in that table, preventing other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: A user is currently editing or has an open session that is locking the table.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the table.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes but has not yet committed or rolled back the transaction, the lock will persist.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave a lock in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user is holding the lock. You can use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to view the locks and identify the user.
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user holding the lock