How To Fix FARR_RAI882 - Reconciliation is locked for company code &1/accounting principle &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 882

• Message text: Reconciliation is locked for company code &1/accounting principle &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI882 - Reconciliation is locked for company code &1/accounting principle &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI882 indicates that the reconciliation process for a specific company code and accounting principle is locked. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are ongoing processes or transactions that prevent the reconciliation from being completed.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Processes: The reconciliation might be locked because there are ongoing postings or transactions that have not yet been completed or finalized.
  User Lock: Another user might be currently processing the reconciliation for the same company code and accounting principle.
  System Lock: The system might have a temporary lock due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the reconciliation from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Ongoing Transactions: Verify if there are any ongoing transactions or postings in the system for the specified company code and accounting principle. If so, wait for those transactions to complete.
  User Lock Check: Check if another user is currently working on the reconciliation. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage user locks.
  System Lock Release: If you suspect a system lock, you can try to restart the relevant processes or check for any background jobs that might be holding the lock.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in Asset Accounting to ensure that there are no restrictions or settings that would prevent reconciliation.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional information or errors that might provide more context on why the reconciliation is locked.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N (Display G/L Account Line Items), F-02 (General Posting), and S_ALR_87012078 (Asset Balances) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FARR_RAI882 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Asset Accounting and reconciliation processes to understand the expected workflow and any potential pitfalls.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the issue.