4.267 DBA_DML_LOCKS

DBA_DML_LOCKS lists all DML locks held in the database and all outstanding requests for a DML lock.

Column Datatype NULL Description

SESSION_ID

NUMBER

Session holding or acquiring the lock

OWNER

VARCHAR2(128)

NOT NULL

Owner of the lock

NAME

VARCHAR2(128)

NOT NULL

Name of the lock

MODE_HELD

VARCHAR2(13)

The type of lock held. The values are:

  • ROWS_S (SS): row share lock

  • ROW-X (SX): row exclusive lock

  • SHARE (S): share lock

  • S/ROW-X (SSX): exclusive lock

  • NONE: lock requested but not yet obtained

MODE_REQUESTED

VARCHAR2(13)

Lock request type. The values are:

  • ROWS_S (SS): row share lock

  • ROW-X (SX): row exclusive lock

  • SHARE (S): share lock

  • S/ROW-X (SSX): exclusive lock

  • NONE: Lock identifier obtained; lock not held or requested

LAST_CONVERT

NUMBER

Time since current mode was granted

BLOCKING_OTHERS

VARCHAR2(40)

Blocking others

See Also:

Oracle Database Concepts for more information about lock modes for table locks