How To Fix /SDF/DB6003 - Check the configuration of the LOCKTIMEOUT parameter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/DB6 -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Check the configuration of the LOCKTIMEOUT parameter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/DB6003 - Check the configuration of the LOCKTIMEOUT parameter ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/DB6003 Check the configuration of the LOCKTIMEOUT parameter typically indicates an issue related to database locking mechanisms. This error is often encountered in scenarios where a database operation is taking too long due to locks held by other transactions, leading to a timeout.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Contention: The error usually arises when a transaction is waiting for a lock that is held by another transaction for too long. This can happen in high-concurrency environments where multiple transactions are trying to access the same data.
  LOCKTIMEOUT Configuration: The LOCKTIMEOUT parameter defines how long a transaction will wait for a lock before timing out. If this value is set too low, it can lead to frequent timeouts, especially in systems with heavy load or long-running transactions.
  Long-Running Transactions: If there are transactions that take a long time to complete, they can hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to timeout.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase LOCKTIMEOUT Value: