How To Fix /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB005 - Invalid key in lock request

/SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid key in lock request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB005 - Invalid key in lock request ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/DL_DBAL_DB005 Invalid key in lock request typically occurs in the context of database locking mechanisms within SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with a lock request that is being made to the database, often due to an invalid or non-existent key.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Key Reference: The error may arise if the key being referenced in the lock request does not exist in the database or is incorrectly formatted.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes may be trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to conflicts in lock requests.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, database corruption or inconsistencies can lead to invalid keys being referenced.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Key Validity: Verify that the key being used in the lock request is valid and