How To Fix FMCF240 - Processing terminated; &1 documents locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Processing terminated; &1 documents locked by user &2

What causes this issue?

More than &V1& documents are locked. A mass transaction is probably
active (for example, a reconstruction program) that locks a number of
transactions simultaneously.

System Response

The processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Start the program again when the mass transaction has finished running.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF240 - Processing terminated; &1 documents locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCF240 indicates that a processing operation has been terminated because certain documents are locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in financial transactions or document processing where concurrent access to the same document is restricted to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Locking: The error arises when a user attempts to process a document that is already locked by another user. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  A user is editing or posting a document.
  A transaction is in progress, and the document is being accessed by another session.
  A long-running transaction that has not yet been completed.
  
  
  
  User Session: The user who has locked the document may have an active session that is still processing, or they may have left the session open without completing the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the lock entries. You can check which user has locked the document and the specific document number.
  Look for the user ID mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock: 
  
  If the user who has locked the document is not actively working on it, you can manually delete the lock entry from SM12. However, this should be done with caution and preferably after confirming with the user to avoid data loss or corruption.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: 
  
  If the user is actively working on the document, it may be best to wait until they complete their transaction. You can communicate with the user to understand their progress.
  
  
  
  Check for Long-Running Transactions: 
  
  If the lock persists for an extended period, investigate if there are any long-running transactions that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: 
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to review system settings related to document locking and concurrency to ensure they align with business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  ST22: To check for dumps that might indicate underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to document locking and concurrency control for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on proper transaction handling to minimize locking issues, such as completing transactions promptly and avoiding leaving sessions open unnecessarily.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCF240 error and understand the underlying causes of document locking in SAP.