How To Fix SG026 - Table & is locked by a user

SG026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SG - Global Pool for Cross-Application Developments

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Table & is locked by a user

What causes this issue?

You wanted to make an entry in the table TCURF (exchange rate factors),
but the table is being used by another user.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

You can only make this entry when the table is unlocked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SG026 - Table & is locked by a user ?

  The SAP error message SG026 indicates that a specific table is locked by a user, which prevents other users from accessing or modifying the data in that table. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data entry, batch processing, or when a transaction is being executed.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: A user is currently accessing the table, and the system has placed a lock on it to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the table for an extended period.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes to the data but has not yet committed those changes, the table remains locked.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or crashes can leave a table in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system. You can filter by the