How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN003 - Recon. key &1 of company code &2 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Recon. key &1 of company code &2 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN003 - Recon. key &1 of company code &2 is locked ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN003 indicates that the reconciliation key for a specific company code is locked. This typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, particularly when dealing with asset reconciliation accounts.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The reconciliation key (which is used for posting transactions related to asset accounting) is locked for the specified company code. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The reconciliation key is being used in a transaction that is currently being processed.
  The reconciliation key has been manually locked by a user or system administrator.
  There are ongoing processes or batch jobs that are using the reconciliation key.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check if there are any locks on the reconciliation key. You can search for locks related to the specific company code and reconciliation key.
  
  
  
  Identify the Locking Process:
  
  If you find a lock, identify the user or process that is holding the lock. You may need to coordinate with the user or check if a batch job is running that is causing the lock.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If it is safe to do so, you can manually delete the lock entry in SM12. However, ensure that you understand the implications of releasing the lock, as it may affect ongoing transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the reconciliation key in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that it is set up correctly and not inadvertently locked.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the reconciliation key.
  OBY6: To check company code settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the reconciliation key.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the locked reconciliation key in SAP.