How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC103 - Co-Liability Worklist entry cannot be locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC - Co-Liability Archiving

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Co-Liability Worklist entry cannot be locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC103 - Co-Liability Worklist entry cannot be locked ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC103 indicates that a Co-Liability Worklist entry cannot be locked. This typically occurs in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing the same Co-Liability Worklist entry, preventing your session from locking it.
  Database Lock: A database lock might be in place due to a previous transaction that has not been completed or has failed.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues or inconsistencies in the system that prevent the locking mechanism from functioning correctly.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the Co-Liability Worklist entry. If you find any locks that are no longer needed, you can delete them (ensure you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user, you may need to wait until the other user completes their transaction and then try again.
  
  
  Review Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs for any errors or issues that may have caused the lock. This can help identify if there are underlying problems that need to be addressed.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to Co-Liability Worklist entries to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to analyze related entries.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC103 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Co-Liability Worklist processing to understand the expected behavior and any prerequisites for locking entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC103 error message.