How To Fix >3704 - A DFKKZW lock entry already exists for document number &1

>3704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 704

• Message text: A DFKKZW lock entry already exists for document number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3704 - A DFKKZW lock entry already exists for document number &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3704 A DFKKZW lock entry already exists for document number &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules. This error indicates that there is a lock entry for a specific document number, which prevents further processing of that document until the lock is released.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The most common cause of this error is that multiple processes are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously. This can happen in scenarios where batch jobs or multiple users are working on the same document.
  Unfinished Transactions: If a previous transaction involving the document did not complete successfully, it may leave a lock entry in place.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to orphaned lock entries that do not get released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent processing, waiting for a