How To Fix FKK_BPLOCK006 - Business partner lock for business partner &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_BPLOCK - Central Business Partner Lock

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Business partner lock for business partner &1 was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_BPLOCK006 - Business partner lock for business partner &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message FKK_BPLOCK006 indicates that a lock on a business partner (BP) has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules, where business partners are used for managing customer and vendor data.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple users or processes may be trying to access or modify the same business partner data simultaneously, leading to a lock being released.
  Session Timeout: If a session holding the lock times out or is terminated unexpectedly, the lock may be deleted.
  Manual Deletion: A user with the necessary permissions may have manually deleted the lock.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or bugs that cause locks to be deleted unexpectedly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing lock entries. You can filter by the business partner ID to see if there are any active locks.
  Reattempt the Operation: If the lock was deleted due to a temporary issue, simply reattempting the operation may resolve the problem.
  Review User Activity: Check if multiple users are trying to access the same business partner simultaneously. If so, coordinate to avoid conflicts.
  Session Management: Ensure that sessions are not timing out too quickly. Review system settings related to session timeouts.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the lock deletion.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP Notes and documentation related to business partner locks for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SM21 (System Log).
  Business Partner Configuration: Ensure that the business partner configuration is set up correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the data.
  User Authorizations: Verify that users have the appropriate authorizations to access and modify business partner data without causing lock conflicts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the FKK_BPLOCK006 error message.