How To Fix BP620 - Item & budget item & & locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Item & budget item & & locked by user &

What causes this issue?

Posting presently being made to this budget object.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please wait until the posting has been checked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP620 - Item & budget item & & locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message BP620 typically indicates that a budget item is locked by a user, which prevents other users from making changes to that budget item. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during budget planning, execution, or when trying to post transactions against a budget.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The budget item is currently being edited or processed by another user, which causes it to be locked.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction related to the budget item is still in progress, preventing other users from accessing it.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock due to a background job or process that is currently running.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the budget item. This can often be done through transaction codes like SM12 (for user locks) or SM21 (for system logs).
  Wait for Release: If the lock is due to another user, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  Contact the Locking User: If possible, reach out to the user who has locked the budget item to see if they can release it or if they are done with their task.
  System Administrator Intervention: If the lock persists and you cannot identify the user, a system administrator may need to intervene. They can use transaction SM12 to delete the lock entry if it is safe to do so.
  Check for Background Jobs: Ensure that no background jobs are running that might be holding the lock. You can check this using transaction SM37.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM12: To view and manage user locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to budget management and locking mechanisms.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly release locks and manage budget items to minimize conflicts.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.