How To Fix FI137 - Payment selection or commitment carryforward locked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Payment selection or commitment carryforward locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

Either the payment selection for this company code was already started
or one of the programs for the commitment carryforward is active for
this company code.
You should not yet execute the function because running several
programs for a company code at the same time can lead to errors in the
transaction data.

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?

Once the program has been run, you can execute the functions you
require.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI137 - Payment selection or commitment carryforward locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message FI137, which states "Payment selection or commitment carryforward locked by user &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to execute payment runs or carry forward commitments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the payment selection or commitment carryforward process is currently locked by another user, preventing your transaction from proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently processing a payment selection or commitment carryforward, which locks the relevant data for other users.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction related to payment selection or commitment carryforward is still in progress, and the system prevents concurrent access to maintain data integrity.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce locking mechanisms during financial processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, wait for the other user to complete their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction codes like SM12 (for user locks) or SM21 (for system logs) to identify the user who is holding the lock. You can then communicate with that user to understand when they will release the lock.
  Release the Lock: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually release the lock using transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution and ideally after confirming with the user who holds the lock.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if there are any background jobs related to payment selection or commitment carryforward that are still running.
  System Configuration Review: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration and settings related to payment processing and commitment carryforward to ensure they are optimized for your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  FBS1: Carryforward of Commitments
  SM12: Display and Delete User Locks
  SM21: System Log
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly execute payment runs and carryforward processes to minimize locking issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.