How To Fix FIN_CSPC_FRW018 - Number of locks &1 contained in the request exceeds maximum number &2

FIN_CSPC_FRW018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CSPC_FRW - Cross-System Process Control

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Number of locks &1 contained in the request exceeds maximum number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CSPC_FRW018 - Number of locks &1 contained in the request exceeds maximum number &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CSPC_FRW018 indicates that the number of locks contained in a request exceeds the maximum limit set in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial processes, particularly when dealing with data locking mechanisms in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Lock Limit: The error arises when a transaction or process attempts to lock more records than the system allows. Each request can only hold a certain number of locks, and if this limit is exceeded, the error is triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of locks is defined in the system configuration. If the business process requires locking more records than this limit, it will lead to this error.
  Inefficient Data Handling: Sometimes, the way data is processed or handled in the application can lead to excessive locking, which can be a result of poor design or inefficient coding.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Locking Logic: Analyze the process that is generating the error. Check