How To Fix 56844 - Posting run & is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Posting run & is locked

What causes this issue?

The posting run is being processed.

How to fix this error?

Wait until processing of the posting run is completed. You may want to
recall posting run management.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56844 - Posting run & is locked ?

  The SAP error message "56844 Posting run & is locked" typically indicates that a specific posting run (such as a batch input session or a financial posting) is currently locked, preventing further processing. This can occur in various SAP modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user or process is currently executing a posting run that has not yet completed.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the posting run due to an error or an incomplete transaction.
  Background Job: A background job that is processing the same posting run may be running, causing the lock.
  Manual Locking: A user may have manually locked the posting run for maintenance or review purposes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user or process, waiting for the current process to complete may resolve the issue. You can check the status of the posting run in transaction codes like SM37 (for background jobs) or SM12 (for lock entries).
  
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage lock entries. You can identify the user or process that is holding the lock and take appropriate action, such as contacting the user or waiting for them to finish.
  
  
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually release the lock in SM12. However, be cautious when doing this, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other process is still running.
  
  
  Review Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that may be processing the same posting run. If a job is stuck or taking too long, you may need to investigate further.
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues or to check for any system-wide locks.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SE11: Check the data dictionary for the relevant tables involved in the posting run.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on handling locks and posting runs specific to your SAP version.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks and background jobs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message "56844 Posting run & is locked."