How To Fix FVD_EXTSKIP001 - Loan &1 is currently locked by user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_EXTSKIP - Message for Extension and Skip

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Loan &1 is currently locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_EXTSKIP001 - Loan &1 is currently locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_EXTSKIP001 indicates that a loan (or financial document) is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in financial applications where multiple users may attempt to access or modify the same document simultaneously. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The loan document is being edited or processed by another user, which prevents other users from making changes to it until the lock is released.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the document to remain locked even if they are no longer actively working on it.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to documents being improperly locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to finish their work and release the lock may be the simplest solution.
  Contact the User: If you know who the user is (as indicated by the error message), you can reach out to them to see if they can release the lock.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user has locked the document and potentially delete the lock if it is no longer valid (ensure you have the necessary authorizations to do this).
  System Administrator Intervention: If the lock persists and you cannot resolve it, contact your SAP system administrator. They can investigate further and may need to release the lock manually.
  Review User Sessions: Ensure that users are logging out properly and not leaving sessions open unnecessarily.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related errors or issues.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and check user activity.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on locking mechanisms and how they work within the SAP environment.
  
  
  Best Practices: Encourage users to log out of sessions when they are done, and to communicate when they are working on shared documents to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FVD_EXTSKIP001 error effectively.