How To Fix KK019 - System error: Lock table overflow


KK019 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KK -

  • Message number: 019

  • Message text: System error: Lock table overflow

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  • What causes this issue?

    A system error occurred.

    System Response

    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?

    Notify your system administrator.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK019 - System error: Lock table overflow ?
    The SAP error message KK019: System error: Lock table overflow typically occurs when the system's lock table, which is used to manage locks on database records, becomes full. This can happen in high-concurrency environments where many users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
    Causes:
    
    High Concurrency: A large number of users or processes are trying to access the same data, leading to an overflow of the lock table.
    Long-Running Transactions: Transactions that hold locks for an extended period can contribute to the lock table becoming full.
    Insufficient Lock Table Size: The configuration of the lock table may not be adequate for the volume of transactions being processed.
    Deadlocks: Situations where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks can exacerbate the issue.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Increase Lock Table Size:
    
    You can increase the size of the lock table by adjusting the parameter enque/table_size in the SAP system profile. This requires

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