How To Fix GA720 - The segment is locked

GA720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 720

• Message text: The segment is locked

What causes this issue?

Segment &V1& is locked.

System Response

Segment &V1& is not processed. No formal check is made for locked
segments during cycle maintenance.

How to fix this error?

You can unlock the group in the cycle maintenance transaction.
&NOTE&
During reverse and rebook, all segments which are not part of the
reverse and rebook are indicated as "locked".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA720 - The segment is locked ?

  The SAP error message GA720, which states "The segment is locked," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a segment in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting that is currently locked by another user or process. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure data integrity during concurrent access.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or processing the same segment.
  Batch Jobs: A background job may be running that is locking the segment for processing.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the segment is still in progress and has not been completed or released.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same data simultaneously.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the segment is locked by another user, wait for a few moments and then try again. The lock may be released once the other user completes their