How To Fix FBICRC_MAIN000 - Data for company &1 in period &3 of year &2 is locked by &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBICRC_MAIN - ICR: Main Message Class

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Data for company &1 in period &3 of year &2 is locked by &4

What causes this issue?

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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_MAIN000 - Data for company &1 in period &3 of year &2 is locked by &4 ?

  The SAP error message FBICRC_MAIN000 indicates that the data for a specific company code in a particular period of a given year is locked by a user or process. This typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes or when data is being processed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The data for the specified company code, period, and year is locked by another user or process. This can happen during month-end or year-end closing activities when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or processes that are still being executed, preventing access to the data.
  User Lock: A specific user may have locked the data intentionally or unintentionally, preventing others from accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is locking the data. The message provides the user ID (&4) that is currently locking the data. You can use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  Communicate with the User: If the locking user is known, communicate with them to understand why the data is locked and if they can release it.
  Wait for Process Completion: If the lock is due to a background job or process, wait for it to complete. You can check the status of background jobs using transaction code SM37.
  Release Locks: If necessary and appropriate, you can manually release the locks using transaction code SM12. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires authorization.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for data locking is set up correctly in your SAP system to avoid unnecessary locks during regular operations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data locking mechanisms and best practices during financial closing.
  User Authorization: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to access and modify the data they need, which can help reduce locking issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.