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

FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ101 - Overview

• 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