How To Fix UC201 - The table is locked by &1

UC201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The table is locked by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC201 - The table is locked by &1 ?

  The SAP error message UC201 indicates that a specific table is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a transaction is being processed, or when a user is editing data in the table. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the table, leading to a lock.
  Long-Running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete can hold a lock on the table for an extended period.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes to the table but has not yet committed those changes, the table remains locked.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may occur where two processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation