How To Fix FB_ICRC030 - Company &1: Year &2/Period &3: Data is locked by &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB_ICRC - Messages for package FB_ICRC

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Company &1: Year &2/Period &3: Data is locked by &4

What causes this issue?

You requested to change data for company <ZH>&V1&</>. This is currently
not possible because the data is locked by user <ZH>&V4&</>. User
<ZH>&V4&</> is currently running data selection or automatic assignment.

System Response

The data could not be locked for you at this time.

How to fix this error?

DEFINE &USER& = &V4&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Wait until user <ZH>&V4&</> is done changing the data for company
<ZH>&V1&</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB_ICRC030 - Company &1: Year &2/Period &3: Data is locked by &4 ?

  The SAP error message FB_ICRC030 indicates that a specific company code, year, and period are locked by a user or process, preventing any changes or postings in that period. This is a common issue in financial accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with closing periods or when certain transactions are restricted.
  Cause:
  
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting due to the financial closing process. This is often done to prevent any changes to financial data once the period has been closed.
  User Lock: A specific user may have locked the period for their own transactions, or there may be a system lock due to ongoing processes.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the financial module may restrict postings to certain periods or years.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any user locks on the period. If a user is locking the period, you can ask them to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Period:
  
  If the period is locked for closing, you may need to unlock it. This can typically be done by a user with the appropriate authorization (like a financial controller or system administrator).
  Use transaction code OB52 to manage the posting periods. You can adjust the settings to allow postings in the locked period if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure that the period is set up correctly for posting. This may involve reviewing the fiscal year variant and the associated settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about unlocking a period, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure that it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  OB52: Change View "Posting Periods": Overview
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to period locking.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to post in the required periods.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always ensure that the financial closing process is followed correctly to avoid issues with locked periods.
  Communicate with the finance team regarding any necessary postings that may require unlocking a period.
  Document any changes made to period locks for future reference and compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB_ICRC030 error and proceed with your financial postings.