How To Fix TK818 - &1 lock key entries with old syntax require adjustment

TK818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 818

• Message text: &1 lock key entries with old syntax require adjustment

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To display the lock key entries with the new syntax in detail, increase
the expansion level in the log display.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK818 - &1 lock key entries with old syntax require adjustment ?

  The SAP error message TK818 indicates that there are lock key entries in the system that are using an old syntax and require adjustment. This typically occurs when there are inconsistencies or outdated configurations in the lock management settings of the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Legacy Code: The system may have been upgraded from an older version of SAP where the lock key syntax was different.
  Inconsistent Lock Entries: There may be lock entries in the database that are not compatible with the current version of the SAP system.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements that use outdated locking mechanisms may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK818 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Adjust Lock Key Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to access the Data Dictionary.
  Check the lock objects that are causing the issue. You may need to adjust the lock key entries to conform to the new syntax.
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