How To Fix FVD_OPTOOL006 - Planned record is already fixed - it is not possible to set a lock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_OPTOOL - Message Class for Open Item Tool

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Planned record is already fixed - it is not possible to set a lock

What causes this issue?

You have tried to set a lock on a fixed planned record. This is not
permitted. The records are fixed automatically when you set the
indicator in field VDBEPP-JONLAEN.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system displays the following error message: "Planned record is
already fixed - it is not possible to set a lock".

How to fix this error?

Undo the activity that fixed the planned records. If the field mentioned
above is then empty, (is set to its initial value), you can lock the
planned record.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_OPTOOL006 - Planned record is already fixed - it is not possible to set a lock ?

  The SAP error message FVD_OPTOOL006 indicates that a planned record is already fixed, which means that it has been locked for processing, and therefore, it cannot be modified or locked again. This typically occurs in the context of financial or operational planning within SAP, particularly in modules related to financial planning and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Record Already Fixed: The primary cause of this error is that the planned record you are trying to modify has already been fixed or locked by another user or process. This is a common scenario in collaborative environments where multiple users may be working on the same data.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users are trying to access or modify the same record simultaneously, it can lead to locking issues.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that enforce locking mechanisms for planned records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Verify if the record is indeed locked. You can do this by