How To Fix /OSP/MSG555 - Database referred by the report is currently locked, try after sometime

/OSP/MSG555 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Database referred by the report is currently locked, try after sometime

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG555 - Database referred by the report is currently locked, try after sometime ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG555 Database referred by the report is currently locked, try after sometime typically indicates that the database or the specific resource that the report is trying to access is currently locked. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another process or user might be accessing the same database or resource, causing a lock.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that is taking a long time to complete may hold a lock on the database.
  Database Maintenance: The database might be undergoing maintenance or updates, which can temporarily lock access.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, deadlocks can occur where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system or the database that are causing locks to be held longer than necessary.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try running the report