How To Fix FARR_RAI117 - &1 Order items and related data are locked and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 117

• Message text: &1 Order items and related data are locked and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI117 - &1 Order items and related data are locked and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI117 indicates that there are order items and related data that are currently locked, preventing their deletion. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or related modules where certain records are protected to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locks on Data: The order items or related data are locked due to ongoing processes, such as:
  
  An active transaction that is currently using the data.
  A user session that has not been properly closed.
  Background jobs or batch processes that are still running and accessing the data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the order items or related data.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have constraints that prevent deletion if there are dependencies or relationships with other data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the relevant tables. You can identify the user or process that is holding the lock and take appropriate action (e.g., ask the user to log off or terminate the process).
  
  
  
  Wait for Processes to Complete:
  
  If there are background jobs or transactions that are currently processing, wait for them to complete before attempting to delete the order items again.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the order items has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any dependencies or relationships with other data that prevent deletion. You may need to delete or modify related records first.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If applicable, use transaction codes like F-02 or F-03 to reverse or clear any related financial documents that may be causing the lock.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to asset accounting and order management for more context on how locks are managed.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details about the situation.
  
  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_RAI117.