How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING106 - Plan data with the attributes &1 &2 &3 &4 are locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING - Messages for Package FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Plan data with the attributes &1 &2 &3 &4 are locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING106 - Plan data with the attributes &1 &2 &3 &4 are locked ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING106 indicates that plan data with specific attributes is locked, preventing you from making changes or updates to that data. This typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP S/4HANA Finance or SAP BW.
  Cause:
  The locking of plan data can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Concurrent Users: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same planning data.
  Open Planning Sessions: A planning session may be open, which locks the data for other users.
  Data Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a user is currently working on a planning document, it will be locked for others.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is accessing the same planning data, causing it to be locked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the data. You can filter by user or object to identify who is locking the data.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Communicate with Users:
  
  If another user is working on the same data, communicate with them to understand their needs and coordinate access.
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the lock is temporary (e.g., due to a background job), wait for the job to complete and then retry your operation.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running and locking the data. If necessary, you can stop the job if it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Sessions:
  
  Ensure that no planning sessions are open that would lock the data. Close any unnecessary sessions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configurations or settings that might be causing the locking behavior.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SE11: Data dictionary to check table structures related to planning data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the planning data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the issue. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.