How To Fix EPIC_BR_MESSAGE004 - The BRS & is locked by user &

EPIC_BR_MESSAGE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_BR_MESSAGE - Message for bank reconciliation

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The BRS & is locked by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_BR_MESSAGE004 - The BRS & is locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_BR_MESSAGE004 indicates that a Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS) is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs when a user is currently processing or has previously accessed the BRS, preventing other users from making changes or accessing it until the lock is released.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The BRS is being edited or processed by another user, which causes a lock on the document.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left the session open, causing the BRS to remain locked even after they have stopped working on it.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to locks that do not release properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Check which user has locked the BRS. This can usually be done through transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) or SM21 (to check system logs).
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who has the BRS locked and ask them to complete