How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN145 - The co. cocd &2 and acct. prncpl &3 is locked by &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 145

• Message text: The co. cocd &2 and acct. prncpl &3 is locked by &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN145 - The co. cocd &2 and acct. prncpl &3 is locked by &1. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN145 indicates that a specific company code (cocd) and account principle (acct. prncpl) are locked by a user or process. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset accounting, particularly when trying to post or process transactions that require access to locked resources.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently processing transactions that involve the same company code and account principle, which locks the resource.
  System Lock: A background job or process is running that has locked the account for processing.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction is being executed that has not yet been completed, causing the account to be locked.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that inadvertently cause locks on certain accounts or company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can filter by the user ID or the relevant company code and account principle.
  If you find a lock, determine if it is safe to delete it. If the lock is held by another user, communicate with them to understand if they can release it.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the lock is due to a legitimate process (like a batch job), wait for the process to complete and then retry your transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running and holding the lock. If necessary, you can cancel the job if it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or support for assistance. They can provide insights into system locks and help resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to locking mechanisms in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the relevant tables if needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on handling locks and error messages.
  
  
  User Communication: If the lock is held by another user, it may be helpful to communicate with them directly to understand their actions and coordinate access to the locked resources.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN145.