How To Fix FKKORDER183 - Business partner &1 of request &2 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Business partner &1 of request &2 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKORDER183 - Business partner &1 of request &2 is locked ?

  The SAP error message FKKORDER183 indicates that a business partner (BP) is locked for a specific request. This typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when trying to process a transaction involving a business partner that is currently locked for some reason.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Business Partner: The business partner may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Ongoing processing or updates in another transaction.
  Manual locking by a user or system process.
  Data inconsistencies or errors that require administrative intervention.
  
  
  
  Pending Transactions: There may be pending transactions or processes that are currently using the business partner, preventing other transactions from being executed.
  
  
  User Lock: The user may have locked the business partner for maintenance or updates, which can prevent other users from accessing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the business partner. You can filter by the business partner ID to see if there are any active locks.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Identify the Locking Process:
  
  Investigate which process or user has locked the business partner. This may involve checking transaction logs or consulting with colleagues who may be working on related transactions.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If the lock is due to a legitimate ongoing process, you may need to wait until that process is completed before attempting to access the business partner again.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator or support team for assistance. They may have additional tools or access to resolve the lock.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Settings:
  
  Ensure that the business partner settings are correctly configured and that there are no issues with the data that could lead to locking.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  BP: To manage business partner data.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on business partner management and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the issue.