How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT066 - Table &1 is locked by user &2

/SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Table &1 is locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT066 - Table &1 is locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT066 Table &1 is locked by user &2 indicates that a specific table (denoted by &1) is currently locked by another user (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, leading to a lock situation to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the table, which prevents other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the table longer than expected.
  Uncommitted Transactions: If a user has made changes to the table 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