How To Fix FCC1260 - Background job &1 failed to lock entries in table FCC_NOTI_SENTLOG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Background job &1 failed to lock entries in table FCC_NOTI_SENTLOG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1260 - Background job &1 failed to lock entries in table FCC_NOTI_SENTLOG ?

  The SAP error message FCC1260 indicates that a background job failed to lock entries in the table FCC_NOTI_SENTLOG. This error typically arises in the context of the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, particularly when dealing with notifications or logs related to financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrency Issues: The most common cause of this error is that another process or job is currently locking the entries in the FCC_NOTI_SENTLOG table. This can happen if multiple jobs are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  Database Locking: The database may have a lock on the table due to a long-running transaction or an uncommitted transaction that is holding the lock.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the background job settings or in the way the job is trying to access the table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any existing locks on the FCC_NOTI_SENTLOG table. If you find locks that are not being released, you may need to investigate the processes holding those locks.
  Job Scheduling: If multiple jobs are scheduled to run at the same time and access the same table, consider staggering their execution times to avoid conflicts.
  Review Job Logs: Check the job logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into why the job failed. Use transaction code SM37 to view the job logs.
  Database Performance: Ensure that the database is performing optimally. Long-running transactions or performance issues can lead to locking problems.
  Re-run the Job: After resolving any locking issues, you can re-run the background job to see if it completes successfully.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for FSCM and background job processing for more context on how these components interact.
  Performance Monitoring: Use transaction codes like ST22 (dump analysis) and SM21 (system log) to monitor for any system-wide issues that may be affecting job execution.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.