How To Fix ORF1014 - Database table & is locked

ORF1014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ORF1 - Spare Parts Stock Calculation

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Database table & is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ORF1014 - Database table & is locked ?

  The SAP error message ORF1014 indicates that a database table is locked, which typically occurs when a transaction is trying to access a table that is currently locked by another process. This can happen for various reasons, such as long-running transactions, deadlocks, or issues with database connections.
  Causes:
  
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction may be taking too long to complete, holding locks on the database table.
  Deadlocks: Two or more transactions may be waiting for each other to release locks, causing a deadlock situation.
  Uncommitted Transactions: If a transaction is not committed or rolled back, it can hold locks on the table.
  Database Maintenance: Maintenance activities or batch jobs may temporarily lock tables.
  User Locks: A user may have manually locked the table for maintenance or other purposes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to identify which user or process is holding the lock.
  Check the lock entries and see if you can identify