How To Fix EB249 - Contract &1 is locked for invoicing from &2 to &3

EB249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Contract &1 is locked for invoicing from &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

You are currently unable to create a bill for the contract. This is
because the contract has been excluded from processing due to an
invoicing lock.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Create the bill once the lock has expired
Change the invoicing lock in the contract

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB249 - Contract &1 is locked for invoicing from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message EB249 indicates that a contract is locked for invoicing during a specified period. This typically occurs when the contract is either being processed by another user or is in a state that prevents further invoicing actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the contract for invoicing, which locks it for other users.
  Status of the Contract: The contract may be in a status that does not allow invoicing (e.g., it might be in a draft state or marked as inactive).
  Time Period: The invoicing period specified in the error message may not be valid for the contract, or the contract may have been set up with restrictions on invoicing for certain periods.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict invoicing based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Verify if another user is currently processing the contract. You can use transaction code SM12