How To Fix TB385 - Error in lock administration (display only)

TB385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Error in lock administration (display only)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB385 - Error in lock administration (display only) ?

  The SAP error message TB385, which indicates "Error in lock administration (display only)," typically arises when there is an issue with the lock entries in the SAP system. This error is often related to problems with the lock table, which is used by SAP to manage concurrent access to data by different users or processes.
  Causes:
  
  Lock Table Overflow: The lock table may be full, preventing new locks from being created.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues affecting the lock management.
  System Performance: High system load or performance issues can lead to problems with lock administration.
  Corrupted Lock Entries: There may be corrupted or inconsistent lock entries in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings related to lock management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Table Size: Use transaction code SM12 to check the current locks and see if the lock table is full. If it is, you may need to increase the size of the lock table in