How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_DB092 - Cannot complete the contract &1, it cannot be locked.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_DB - Revenue Accounting - Contract DB Access

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Cannot complete the contract &1, it cannot be locked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB092 - Cannot complete the contract &1, it cannot be locked. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB092 indicates that a contract cannot be completed because it cannot be locked. This typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly in the area of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the contract, preventing your session from obtaining a lock on it.
  Database Lock: The contract record may be locked at the database level due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully or is still in progress.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues or settings that prevent the locking mechanism from functioning correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the contract. Look for entries related to the contract number in question.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed (e.g., from a user who has logged off unexpectedly), you can delete the lock entry if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If another user is legitimately working on the contract, you may need to wait until they finish their transaction and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Review Background Jobs:
  
  Check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the contract. You can use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide additional context about why the lock could not be obtained.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database issues or to check for system performance problems.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for contract management and locking mechanisms are correctly set up in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SLG1: Display application logs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable for more details on contract management processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the locking issue and take appropriate action to resolve the error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB092.