How To Fix 1J602 - Mandate reference &1 is currently locked by user &2 for editing

1J602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Mandate reference &1 is currently locked by user &2 for editing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J602 - Mandate reference &1 is currently locked by user &2 for editing ?

  The SAP error message 1J602 indicates that a mandate reference is currently locked by another user for editing. This typically occurs in the context of managing direct debit mandates in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is trying to edit a mandate reference that is already being edited by another user.
  The system locks the mandate to prevent concurrent modifications, which could lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently editing the mandate. The error message provides the user ID of the person who has locked the mandate.
  
  
  Contact the User: If possible, reach out to the user who is currently editing the mandate and ask them to complete their changes or release the lock.
  
  
  Wait for Automatic Release: If the user is not available, you may need to wait for the lock