How To Fix THM_CENTRAL151 - Maintenance of effectiveness table is blocked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: THM_CENTRAL - Central messages for E-HA

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Maintenance of effectiveness table is blocked by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_CENTRAL151 - Maintenance of effectiveness table is blocked by & ?

  The SAP error message THM_CENTRAL151 indicates that the maintenance of the effectiveness table is blocked by another user or process. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) module, where multiple users may be trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or has locked the effectiveness table, preventing other users from making changes.
  Transaction Lock: A transaction that modifies the effectiveness table may not have been completed or has encountered an error, leaving the table in a locked state.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that lead to locking issues, especially in environments with high user activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can filter by the user ID or the object type related to the effectiveness table.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the lock is held by another user, you may need to wait until they complete their transaction. You can communicate with the user to understand when they will finish.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Use transaction code SM37 to check for any running jobs that might be affecting the effectiveness table.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In rare cases, if the lock persists and cannot be resolved, a system restart may be necessary. This should be done with caution and typically requires coordination with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or patches that may address locking problems.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks), SM37 (to check background jobs), and SE11 (to view table definitions).
  User Communication: Establish a protocol for users to communicate when they are working on critical tables to avoid locking issues.
  Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor system performance and user activity to identify potential bottlenecks or locking issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the THM_CENTRAL151 error and maintain smooth operations within your SAP environment.