How To Fix FKKBIX432 - Contract &1 is locked for rating from &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX - Conv.Inv.: Billing (Invoice Preprocessing)

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Contract &1 is locked for rating from &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

You cannot currently perform rating for contract &v1& since it is
excluded from processing due to an invoicing lock.
Once a consumption item references a contract with a current invoicing
lock, the consumption item is completely excluded from rating.

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?

If you want to perform rating for the contract, you have the following
options:
Perform rating once the lock has expired.
Change the invoicing lock in the contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX432 - Contract &1 is locked for rating from &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX432 indicates that a contract is locked for rating during a specific time period. This typically occurs in the context of contract management and billing processes within SAP, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  The error message FKKBIX432 is triggered when:
  
  Contract Locking: The contract specified in the error message is currently locked for processing. This can happen if:
  
  Another user or process is currently working on the contract.
  The contract is in a state that prevents it from being rated (e.g., it is being edited or is in a workflow).
  
  
  Time Period: The error specifies a time range (from &2 to &3) during which the contract is locked. This means that any attempts to rate the contract during this period will fail.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKKBIX432 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the contract. You can search for locks by entering the contract number and checking if any user is currently holding a lock on it.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Identify the User/Process:
  
  If another user is working on the contract, communicate with them to understand if they can release the lock.
  If the lock is due to a background job or process, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Status:
  
  Ensure that the contract is in a valid state for rating. Check if there are any pending approvals or workflows that need to be completed.
  
  
  
  Retry After Unlocking:
  
  Once the contract is unlocked, retry the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that might be causing the locking behavior.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM12: To check and manage locks.
  FKKORD: To manage contracts in the FI-CA module.
  FKK_RATING: To perform rating operations.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks and contracts.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FKKBIX432 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.