How To Fix >4873 - &1 is locked for all selected company codes

>4873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 873

• Message text: &1 is locked for all selected company codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4873 - &1 is locked for all selected company codes ?

  The SAP error message "4873 &1 is locked for all selected company codes" typically indicates that a particular object (such as a company code, business area, or other organizational unit) is locked for the operations you are trying to perform. This can happen in various contexts, such as during financial postings, data uploads, or other transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: The object you are trying to access is locked due to ongoing processes or transactions. This can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently using the object.
  A background job is running that is using the object.
  The object is locked due to a previous error or incomplete transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the locking can be due to configuration settings that restrict access to certain company codes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the locked object.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the