How To Fix /SDF/MON042 - Collecting the enqueue entries may put a load on the enqueue table

/SDF/MON042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/MON -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Collecting the enqueue entries may put a load on the enqueue table

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/SDF/MON042 - Details

• The SAP error message /SDF/MON042 indicates that collecting enqueue entries may put a load on the enqueue table. This message typically arises in the context of monitoring or performance analysis within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with enqueue locks.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is generally triggered when the system is attempting to collect or analyze enqueue entries, which are used to manage locks on objects in the SAP system. The potential causes for this message include:
  
  High Volume of Enqueue Entries: If there are a large number of enqueue entries, collecting them can lead to performance issues, as the enqueue table may become overloaded.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is already under heavy load, additional operations to collect enqueue entries can exacerbate performance problems.
  Long-Running Transactions: Transactions that hold locks for extended periods can lead to a buildup of enqueue entries, making collection more resource-intensive.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the enqueue server or related settings