How To Fix /ACCGO/NS_STL073 - Contract &1 is locked

/ACCGO/NS_STL073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/NS_STL -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Contract &1 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/NS_STL073 - Contract &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/NS_STL073 Contract &1 is locked typically indicates that a specific contract (identified by the placeholder &1) is currently locked for editing or processing. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the contract, leading to a lock.
  System Processes: Background jobs or system processes may be holding a lock on the contract.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous transaction involving the contract was not completed properly, it might leave the contract in a locked state.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to unlock or access the contract.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can search for the specific contract number to see if it is locked and by whom.
  If you find that the contract is locked by a user who is no longer active, you may need to delete the lock