How To Fix FARR_RAI108 - Contract &2 locked: Item &1 cannot be processed for acct.pr. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Contract &2 locked: Item &1 cannot be processed for acct.pr. &3

What causes this issue?

You cannot process item &V1& for accounting principle &V3&. Contract
&V2& is locked.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI108 - Contract &2 locked: Item &1 cannot be processed for acct.pr. &3 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI108 indicates that a contract is locked, which prevents the processing of a specific item for account processing. This error typically arises in the context of contract management and financial accounting within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Locking: The contract referenced in the error message is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone is editing the contract or if a background job is processing it.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous transaction involving the contract was not completed or was interrupted, it may leave the contract in a locked state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the contract. You can search for the contract number and see if it is locked by another user.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If the contract is locked by another user, you may need to wait until that user completes their transaction and releases 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.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the contract. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE93: To check for error messages and their meanings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on contract management and error handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check 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 resolve the error and continue processing the item associated with the locked contract.