How To Fix UKM002 - Could not set exclusive lock for table &1

UKM002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UKM - UKM Message Class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Could not set exclusive lock for table &1

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UKM002 - Details

• The SAP error message UKM002: Could not set exclusive lock for table &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to acquire an exclusive lock on a specified database table. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another transaction or user may already have an exclusive lock on the table, preventing your transaction from acquiring the lock.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction is taking a long time to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to wait or fail.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may arise where two or more transactions are waiting for each other to release locks.
  Database Configuration: Certain database settings or configurations may affect locking behavior.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays in lock acquisition.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to