How To Fix GA051 - User & is locking the cycle

GA051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 051

• Message text: User & is locking the cycle

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Cycle &V2&, starting date &V3&, which you specified, is currently locked
by user &V1&.

System Response

You cannot change the cycle.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the user &V1& has finished processing the cycle or contact
the user. You can display the locks using SM12.
DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA051 - User & is locking the cycle ?

  The SAP error message GA051 ("User & is locking the cycle") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that a specific user is currently locking a cycle (such as a cost cycle or allocation cycle) that you are trying to access or modify.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The user mentioned in the error message has an active session that is locking the cycle. This can happen if they are currently processing a transaction that involves the cycle.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a user is running a long transaction or has not properly logged out, the lock may persist longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system settings or configurations can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Check who the user is that is locking the cycle. This can usually be found in the error message itself.
  Contact