How To Fix FICA_CD018 - Cash desk &1 in branch &2 locked by user &3

FICA_CD018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_CD - FI-CA: Cash Desk/Cash Journal

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cash desk &1 in branch &2 locked by user &3

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What causes this issue?

Cash desk &V1& in branch &V2& is still locked by user &V3&. This cash
desk cannot be closed and therefore, the entire closing process is
terminated.

System Response

Cash desk closing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether user &V3& is still working on cash desk &V1& of
branch &V2& or has not unlocked the cash desk by accident.
Once you have checked all locks and there are no further locks on cash
desks, you can run cash desk closing again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_CD018 - Cash desk &1 in branch &2 locked by user &3 ?

  The SAP error message FICA_CD018 indicates that a cash desk in a specific branch is locked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where cash desks are used for processing payments and managing cash transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A cash desk is already in use or locked by another user, preventing concurrent access.
  A user may have left a session open or not properly logged out, leaving the cash desk in a locked state.
  There may be a system or application error that has caused the cash desk to remain locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check which user is currently locking the cash desk. The error message provides the user ID (user &3) that has locked the cash desk.
  
  
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who