How To Fix FIBL556 - Payment transfer medium file currently blocked by user &

FIBL556 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIBL - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Payment transfer medium file currently blocked by user &

What causes this issue?

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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 FIBL556 - Payment transfer medium file currently blocked by user & ?

  The SAP error message FIBL556 indicates that the payment transfer medium file is currently blocked by a user. This typically occurs when a user is in the process of generating or processing a payment medium file, and another user attempts to access or generate the same file simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently processing the payment medium file, which locks the file for other users.
  Incomplete Process: A previous process may not have been completed properly, leaving the file in a locked state.
  User Session: A user may have an active session that is still holding onto the file lock.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is processing the file, wait for them to complete their task and then try again.
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) to see if there are any active locks on the payment medium file. If you find a lock that should not