How To Fix WBBY_DEL005 - A system error occurred while locking the bonus buy history table

WBBY_DEL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WBBY_DEL - Delete Bonus Buys

• Message number: 005

• Message text: A system error occurred while locking the bonus buy history table

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred when locking the bonus buy history table
(BBY_USED).

System Response

Transaction cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WBBY_DEL005 - Details

• The SAP error message WBBY_DEL005 indicates that there was a system error while attempting to lock the bonus buy history table. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's promotion and pricing functionalities, particularly when dealing with bonus buy promotions.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The error may arise if the system is unable to acquire a lock on the bonus buy history table due to it being locked by another process or transaction.
  Database Connectivity Problems: Issues with the database connection can lead to failures in executing the locking mechanism.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance bottlenecks can prevent the locking operation from completing successfully.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings related to the bonus buy functionality may also lead to this error.
  Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP application or database that cause this error to occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for existing locks on