How To Fix FAGL_VALIDATION305 - Your lock overlaps with the lock set by user &1 on &2 at &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_VALIDATION -

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Your lock overlaps with the lock set by user &1 on &2 at &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION305 - Your lock overlaps with the lock set by user &1 on &2 at &3 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION305 indicates that there is a conflict with a lock that has been set by another user. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the General Ledger (G/L) and related transactions. The error message provides the user ID of the person who holds the lock, as well as the date and time when the lock was set.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is trying to perform an action (like posting a document) that overlaps with a lock set by another user.
  The lock is usually set to prevent concurrent changes to the same data, ensuring data integrity.
  This can happen in scenarios such as:
  Two users trying to post to the same G/L account or period.
  A user trying to execute a transaction that requires exclusive access to a resource that is currently locked by another user.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following