How To Fix H1468 - Locking is not possible

H1468 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Locking is not possible

What causes this issue?

The budgets you are trying to edit (or rather, the corresponding funds
precommitments and commitments) are already locked.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1468 - Locking is not possible ?

  The SAP error message H1468, which states "Locking is not possible," typically occurs in scenarios where a locking mechanism is required but cannot be established. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Conflicts: Another transaction may already hold a lock on the object you are trying to access, preventing your transaction from acquiring the necessary lock.
  Lock Table Overflow: The lock table may be full, meaning that there are no available entries for new locks.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the locking mechanism in the SAP system.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the object.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues may lead to locking problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing lock entries. You can identify if another user or process is holding a lock on the object you are trying to access.
  Release Locks: