How To Fix FQM235 - Deletion of balances started. Wait for update to finish.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Deletion of balances started. Wait for update to finish.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQM235 - Deletion of balances started. Wait for update to finish. ?

  The SAP error message FQM235: Deletion of balances started. Wait for update to finish. typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the deletion of balances in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This message indicates that a process to delete balances is currently in progress, and the system is instructing the user to wait until this process is completed before attempting any further actions.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Process: The most common cause of this error is that a background job or a transaction that involves the deletion of balances is currently running. This could be due to a scheduled job or a manual process initiated by another user.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one user is performing a deletion operation, other users will be locked out from performing similar operations until the first one is completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait for the ongoing process to complete. You can check the status of background jobs in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if the job is still running.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 (Display and Delete Locks) to check if there are any locks on the relevant tables. If you find locks that are not being released, you may need to investigate further.
  Contact Administrator: If the process seems to be taking an unusually long time, or if you suspect that it has hung, contact your SAP system administrator. They can investigate the job and determine if it needs to be terminated or if there are any underlying issues.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related messages that might provide more context on what is happening during the deletion process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM12 (Lock Management), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to balance deletion processes in the FI module to understand the implications and procedures involved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support for more complex scenarios.