How To Fix FINB_GN036 - Object &1/&2 is locked by user &3

FINB_GN036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_GN - Messages from the Generator

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Object &1/&2 is locked by user &3

What causes this issue?

Object &1/&2 has already been generated by user &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact user &V3& and then repeat the transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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FINB_GN036 - Details

• The SAP error message FINB_GN036 indicates that a specific object (identified by &1 and &2) is locked by a user (identified by &3). This typically occurs in financial applications within SAP when a user is trying to access or modify a financial document or object that is currently being edited or processed by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the same financial object, leading to a lock.
  Unfinished Transactions: A previous transaction may not have been completed properly, leaving the object in a locked state.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave objects locked unintentionally.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to finish their work may resolve the issue. You can try again after some time.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system. You can check which user is holding the