How To Fix FBICRC_DB007 - General Customizing settings are locked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBICRC_DB - Messages for Package FB_ICRC_DB

• Message number: 007

• Message text: General Customizing settings are locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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 FBICRC_DB007 - General Customizing settings are locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message FBICRC_DB007 indicates that general customizing settings are locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of the Financial Closing cockpit or other related functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The error is triggered when a user is currently editing or has locked the customizing settings in the system. This can happen if a user is in the process of making changes and has not yet saved or released the lock.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, and the system still recognizes that session as active, leading to a lock.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs in the system that cause the lock to persist even after the user has finished their work.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check the user ID mentioned in the error message (&1). You can use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  Release the Lock: If the user is not actively working on the customizing settings, you can release the lock from transaction SM12. However, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to do this.
  Contact the User: If the locking user is available, contact them to see if they can release the lock themselves by saving their work or exiting the session.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check if any background jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  System Restart: In rare cases, a system restart may be necessary to clear persistent locks, but this should be done with caution and typically as a last resort.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SE11: To check the table definitions if you need to understand the underlying data structure.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to access and modify customizing settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on customizing settings and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FBICRC_DB007 error and regain access to the customizing settings.