How To Fix /SDF/DB6116 - Too many deadlocks occur in the system

/SDF/DB6116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/DB6 -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Too many deadlocks occur in the system

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/SDF/DB6116 - Details

• The SAP error message /SDF/DB6116 Too many deadlocks occur in the system indicates that the system is experiencing a high number of deadlocks, which can lead to performance issues and affect the overall stability of the application. Deadlocks occur when two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks, resulting in a situation where none of the transactions can proceed.
  Causes of the Error
  
  High Concurrency: A large number of transactions trying to access the same resources simultaneously can lead to deadlocks.
  Locking Strategy: Inefficient locking strategies in the application code can increase the likelihood of deadlocks.
  Long-Running Transactions: Transactions that take a long time to complete can hold locks for extended periods, increasing the chance of deadlocks.
  Database Design: Poor database design, such as lack of proper indexing or normalization, can contribute to deadlocks.
  Resource Contention: Multiple processes competing for the same resources can lead to deadlocks.
  
  Solutions
  
  Analyze Deadlock Logs: Use transaction codes