How To Fix FCC0016 - Task list from template &1/&2 is locked by user &3

FCC0016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC0 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Task list from template &1/&2 is locked by user &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC0016 - Task list from template &1/&2 is locked by user &3 ?

  The SAP error message FCC0016 indicates that a task list from a template is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or maintenance planning when a user is trying to access or modify a task list that is currently being edited or is locked by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The task list is currently being edited by another user, which prevents other users from making changes to it.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the task list to remain locked.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to a task list being improperly locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the task list is locked by another user, you may need to wait until that user has finished their work and released the lock.
  Identify the User: Check who is currently locking the task list. You can use transaction code SM12 to view