How To Fix FB_ICRC138 - Company &1: No recalculation of totals. Data is locked by &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB_ICRC - Messages for package FB_ICRC

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Company &1: No recalculation of totals. Data is locked by &4

What causes this issue?

You requested to recalculate ICR totals for <ZH>company &V1&</> in
<ZH>fiscal year &V2&</>, <ZH>period &V3&</>. This is currently not
possible, because the data is locked by <ZH>user &V4&</>.
DEFINE &USER& = &V4&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

The data could not be locked for you at this time. Totals data of
<ZH>company &V1&</> is not updated.

How to fix this error?

If you executed ICR auxiliary program <ZH>Recalculate totals</> directly
repeat execution for <ZH>company &V1&</> at a later point in time.
If this error message occurred during ICR data selection only the
recalculation of totals failed. The selection of line items is
successful unless there are other error messages referring to this
company in the data selection log. If there are no error messages
regarding <ZH>company &V1&</> in the data selection log you do not need
to repeat data selection. In order to ensure that the totals for
<ZH>company &V1&</> are consistent, execute ICR auxiliary program
<ZH>Recalculate totals</> for this company when all data selection tasks
for this company have finished.

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_ICRC138 - Company &1: No recalculation of totals. Data is locked by &4 ?

  The SAP error message FB_ICRC138 indicates that there is an issue with recalculating totals for a specific company code because the data is locked by another user or process. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where the system needs to recalculate totals but cannot do so due to a lock.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Locking: The primary cause of this error is that the data required for recalculation is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently processing transactions that affect the same data.
  A background job is running that locks the data.
  A previous transaction did not release the lock properly.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: In a multi-user environment, concurrent access to the same data can lead to locking issues, preventing other users from performing operations that require access to that data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a short period and then try the operation again. If the lock is temporary, it may be released shortly.
  
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can look for locks related to the company code mentioned in the error message. If you find a lock that is not being released, you can investigate further.
  
  
  Release the Lock: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually release the lock in transaction SM12. However, be cautious when doing this, as it may disrupt other users' work.
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: If a background job is causing the lock, you may need to wait for it to complete or check with the job owner to see if it can be stopped or rescheduled.
  
  
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further. They can help identify the root cause of the locking issue and provide a more permanent solution.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check table definitions if needed.
  
  
  
  User Communication: If you are in a team environment, communicate with other users who may be working on related transactions to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to locking mechanisms and error handling for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB_ICRC138 error and successfully perform the required operations in SAP.