How To Fix FCC1300 - Cannot import template; the selected CSV file is locked

FCC1300 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Cannot import template; the selected CSV file is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1300 - Cannot import template; the selected CSV file is locked ?

  The SAP error message FCC1300, which states "Cannot import template; the selected CSV file is locked," typically occurs when the system is unable to access the specified CSV file for import due to it being locked. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  File Locking by Another Process: The CSV file may be open in another application (like Excel) or being accessed by another user, which prevents SAP from accessing it.
  File Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the file.
  File Attributes: The file may be marked as read-only, which can prevent modifications or imports.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues or the file may be locked by another user on the network.
  SAP Session Lock: Sometimes, the SAP session itself may have a lock on the file due