How To Fix FARR_RAI104 - Item &1 is locked by user &2 (&3)

FARR_RAI104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Item &1 is locked by user &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI104 - Item &1 is locked by user &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI104 indicates that a specific item (identified by &1) is locked by another user (&2) in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting, where multiple users may attempt to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the item, which prevents other users from making changes to it.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking of items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can search for the user ID (&2) to see which items are locked.
  Release the Lock: If you