How To Fix FB_ICRC063 - 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: 063

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

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the assignment of data records for company <ZH>&V1&
</>. This is not possible because the data is locked by user <ZH>&V1&</>
. 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB_ICRC063 - Company &1: Year &2/Period &3: Data is locked by &4 ?

  The SAP error message FB_ICRC063 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 processes.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict postings in certain periods for compliance or reporting reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the specified company code, year, and period. Look for the user ID mentioned in the error message.
  If the lock is not needed, you can delete the lock entry (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Unlock the Period:
  
  If the period is locked for posting, you may need to unlock it. This can be done by navigating to the transaction OB52 (Change View "Periods" in Financial Accounting) and adjusting the posting periods for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the period is open for posting for the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Users:
  
  If a specific user is locking the period, consult with that user to understand why the lock is in place. They may need to complete their transactions or release the lock.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure that the period locking is set up according to your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  OB52: Change View "Periods" in Financial Accounting
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to period closing and locking mechanisms in the Financial Accounting module for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform actions related to period locking and unlocking.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.