How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC165 - Reference document &3 &2 &4 of source system &1 locked by another process

FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Reference document &3 &2 &4 of source system &1 locked by another process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC165 - Reference document &3 &2 &4 of source system &1 locked by another process ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC165 indicates that a reference document in the source system is locked by another process. This typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly in the Central Finance (CFIN) scenario where data is replicated from a source system to a central system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The document referenced in the error message is currently being processed or updated by another transaction or user. This can happen if multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it can hold locks on documents longer than expected, leading to this error for other processes trying to access the same document.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to delays in releasing locks, causing other processes to encounter this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the