How To Fix 1E844 - Business partner &1 locked by &2; Result archiving check may be incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Business partner &1 locked by &2; Result archiving check may be incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E844 - Business partner &1 locked by &2; Result archiving check may be incorrect ?

  The SAP error message 1E844 indicates that a business partner (BP) is locked by another user or process, which can affect the result archiving check. This message typically arises in scenarios where a business partner is being accessed or modified by multiple users or transactions simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The business partner is currently being edited or accessed by another user or transaction, leading to a lock.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the business partner. You can filter by the business partner ID and see which user or process is holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually delete the lock entry in SM12. However, be cautious when