How To Fix SMMSS_ALERTS207 - Check of the Page Level locking setting for certain tables

SMMSS_ALERTS207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMMSS_ALERTS - Message class for MSSQL rz20 messages

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Check of the Page Level locking setting for certain tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS207 - Check of the Page Level locking setting for certain tables ?

  The SAP error message SMMSS_ALERTS207 typically indicates an issue related to page-level locking settings for certain database tables. This error is often encountered in the context of performance tuning and database management within SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that certain tables are not configured to use page-level locking, which can lead to performance issues, especially in high-concurrency environments. Page-level locking allows multiple transactions to access different rows of the same page simultaneously, improving overall throughput and reducing contention.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMMSS_ALERTS207 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Affected Tables: Check the specific tables mentioned in the error message. You may need to look at the system logs or alerts to find out which tables are causing the issue.
  
  
  Review Locking Settings: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to review the locking settings for the affected tables. 
  
  
  Change Locking Settings:
  
  If the tables are