How To Fix F6248 - Commitment item &1/&2/&3 is locked by user &4

F6248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Commitment item &1/&2/&3 is locked by user &4

What causes this issue?

The commitment item &V3& in the FM area &V1& and fiscal year &V2& is
locked by user &V4&.

System Response

The chosen action is not executed.

How to fix this error?

DEFINE &USER& = &V4&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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F6248 - Details

• The SAP error message F6248 indicates that a commitment item is locked by a specific user, which prevents other users from making changes or processing transactions related to that commitment item. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during budget planning, execution, or when trying to post transactions that involve the commitment item.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The commitment item is currently being edited or processed by another user, which locks it for other users.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the commitment item is still in progress, and the system has locked it to prevent inconsistencies.
  System Error: Occasionally, a system error or a session that did not close properly can lead to a lock on the commitment item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who the user is that has locked the commitment item (as indicated by &4 in the error message). You can do this by using transaction codes like SM12 (for