How To Fix FBICRC_MAIN005 - 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: 005

• 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_MAIN005 - Data for company &1 in period &3 of year &2 is locked by &4 ?

  The SAP error message FBICRC_MAIN005 indicates that 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 activities, where certain data needs to be locked to prevent changes during critical processes.
  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 financial data is being processed.
  User Lock: A user may have an active session that is locking the data, preventing other users from making changes.
  Background Jobs: A background job might be running that locks the data for processing.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the company code and period may be in progress, causing the lock.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can filter by the user ID or the object type to find out who is locking the data.
  Contact the User: If you identify a user who is locking the data, contact them to see if they can release the lock.
  Wait for Background Jobs: If a background job is locking the data, you may need to wait for it to complete. You can check the status of background jobs using transaction code SM37.
  Release Locks: If necessary and if you have the appropriate authorizations, you can manually release locks in SM12. However, this should be done with caution to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the locking mechanism is configured correctly in your SAP system. Sometimes, configuration issues can lead to unnecessary locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  FBICRC: Related to the Financial Closing cockpit.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data locking and financial closing processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to access and modify the data without causing locks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.