How To Fix 3G231 - Posting run &1 &2 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Posting run &1 &2 is locked

What causes this issue?

Run &V1& has been locked in the database by another process and
therefore, cannot be processed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G231 - Posting run &1 &2 is locked ?

  The SAP error message 3G231 indicates that a posting run is locked, which typically occurs when a previous posting run has not been completed or has been interrupted, preventing new posting runs from being executed. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where batch jobs or posting runs are scheduled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Posting Run: A previous posting run may have been interrupted due to an error, system crash, or manual intervention.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users or processes from modifying the same data simultaneously. If a posting run is still active or has not been released, it will lock subsequent runs.
  Long-Running Processes: If a posting run takes too long to complete, it may lead to timeouts or locks that prevent new runs from starting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Posting Runs: Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any active or