How To Fix FITVPS299 - Trip &1 is locked and cannot be changed now

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Trip &1 is locked and cannot be changed now

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year change in Funds Management could not be completed for
the trip.

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?

Your system administrator must postprocess the trip with the program
RPR_UPDATE_REASSIGN_FM. You can then work with the trip again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS299 - Trip &1 is locked and cannot be changed now ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS299 indicates that a trip (in the context of travel management) is currently locked and cannot be modified. This typically occurs when the trip is being processed by another user or is in a state that prevents changes, such as being in the approval process or being finalized.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the trip.
  Approval Workflow: The trip is in an approval workflow and cannot be modified until it is either approved or rejected.
  System Lock: The trip may be locked due to a system process or transaction that is currently running.
  Status of the Trip: The trip may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed or archived).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check if the trip is locked by another user. If you find a lock, you may need to wait for the other user to finish or contact them to release the lock.
  Review Workflow: If the trip is in an approval workflow, check the status of the workflow. You may need to wait for the approval process to complete or contact the approver.
  Transaction Status: Verify the status of the trip. If it is in a completed or finalized state, you may need to create a new trip or make changes through a different process (e.g., a correction or adjustment).
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PR05 (Travel Expenses), PR06 (Travel Management), and SM12 (Lock Entries).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to modify the trip.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on travel management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.