How To Fix FMSHERLOCK021 - Document & & could not be written to the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMSHERLOCK -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Document & & could not be written to the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMSHERLOCK021 - Document & & could not be written to the database ?

  The SAP error message FMSHERLOCK021 indicates that a document could not be written to the database. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to financial transactions or document postings. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The document may be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being written to the database.
  Data Consistency Errors: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing mandatory fields or invalid data formats.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify the document in the database.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the SAP application server.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the document. If a