How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ101 - Items cannot be moved due to existing locks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ - Debt Object Messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Items cannot be moved due to existing locks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ101 - Items cannot be moved due to existing locks ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ101 indicates that there are existing locks on the items you are trying to move in the Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module. This typically occurs when another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same items, preventing your transaction from proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently working on the same items, which leads to a lock being placed on them.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold locks longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user, wait for them to complete their transaction and then try again.
  Identify Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to identify which user or process is holding the lock. You can check the lock entries and see if you can contact the user to resolve the issue.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually delete the lock entries in SM12. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt other users' work.
  Check for Long-running Processes: Use transaction SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) to identify any long-running processes that may be holding locks.
  System Configuration Review: If this issue occurs frequently, consider reviewing the system configuration and performance to optimize locking behavior.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM66: To monitor active processes in the system.
  SE11: To check the database table definitions if needed.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for FICA and locking mechanisms to understand how locks are managed in the system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to locking in FICA.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly manage transactions to minimize locking issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the underlying causes of the locking issue in SAP FICA.