How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC167 - Shared lock for document &3 &2 &4 source system &1 not possible

FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Shared lock for document &3 &2 &4 source system &1 not possible

What causes this issue?

Document &V2& &V3& &V4& cannot be locked because it is already locked
for another process. This can happen when Central Reversal with
Reposting (FINS_CFIN_CREV) is being executed.

System Response

The system cannot post the document at the moment.

How to fix this error?

Try to post the document again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC167 - Shared lock for document &3 &2 &4 source system &1 not possible ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC167 indicates that a shared lock for a document cannot be obtained. This typically occurs in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) scenario, where documents from a source system are being processed in the Central Finance system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Document Already Locked: The document you are trying to access is already locked by another process or user. This can happen if another transaction is currently processing the same document.
  
  
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold a lock on the document for an extended period, preventing other processes from accessing it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Central Finance setup that are causing locking problems.
  
  
  Database Locking: There could be database-level locks that are preventing access to the document.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code