How To Fix FARR_RAI605 - Revenue accounting document &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Revenue accounting document &1 is locked

What causes this issue?

A revenue accounting contract combines several operational documents.
The system is attempting to retrieve data from documents that are part
of the same contract but are not the documents containing the selected
revenue accounting items. Retrieving the additional documents is
necessary to process performance obligations that are part of a
hierarchy.

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_RAI605 - Revenue accounting document &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI605 indicates that a revenue accounting document is locked, which typically occurs when another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the document. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure data integrity.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the same revenue accounting document.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is accessing the document.
  Transaction Incomplete: A previous transaction involving the document may not have been completed, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system issues or errors can lead to documents being incorrectly marked as locked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked due to another user, wait for a while and then try to access the document again.
  Identify Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the document. You can identify the user or process that is holding the lock and coordinate with them to release it.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually release the lock from transaction SM12. Be cautious when doing this, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other user is still working on the document.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the document. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  Review Transaction Logs: Check the transaction logs to see if there are any errors or issues that might have caused the document to remain locked.
  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.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on revenue accounting and document management.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the locking issue related to the revenue accounting document.