How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_MSG161 - Entries for application table locked

/ACCGO/CAS_MSG161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Entries for application table locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG161 - Entries for application table locked ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG161 indicates that there are entries in an application table that are currently locked, preventing the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger or other financial applications where data integrity is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same data in the application table, leading to a lock.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks on the data longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  System Issues: Sometimes, system issues or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the locking mechanism in SAP can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user or process, waiting for a short period and then retrying