How To Fix FRMLPVS220 - The required data in table PNFRM is locked

FRMLPVS220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLPVS - RMS-FRM: Messages for PVS Integration

• Message number: 220

• Message text: The required data in table PNFRM is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLPVS220 - The required data in table PNFRM is locked ?

  The SAP error message FRMLPVS220 indicates that the required data in the table PNFRM is locked. This typically occurs when another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the data in that table, preventing your transaction from proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The most common cause is that another user or transaction is currently using the data in the PNFRM table, which is causing a lock.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold locks on the data for an extended period.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also lock data in the PNFRM table, leading to this error.
  Deadlocks: In some cases, a deadlock situation may occur where two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the transaction may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction codes like SM12