How To Fix >1573 - Returns posting because of missing lock not possible for payment &1

>1573 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Returns posting because of missing lock not possible for payment &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1573 - Returns posting because of missing lock not possible for payment &1 ?

  The SAP error message "1573 Returns posting because of missing lock not possible for payment &1" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing and returns in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a return posting for a payment because the necessary lock on the payment document is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Lock: The error usually arises when the payment document (identified by &1) is not locked for processing. This can happen if:
  
  The payment document is being processed by another user or transaction.
  The document was not properly locked due to a system error or a timeout.
  There is a configuration issue in the system that prevents the locking mechanism from functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same payment document simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration