How To Fix HRFPM267 - Document & could not be locked

HRFPM267 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Document & could not be locked

What causes this issue?

The document with the number &v1& cannot be locked because it is already
being handled in one of the commitment runs that is running in parallel.

System Response

The program could not compare the financing for the object affected.

How to fix this error?

If you are using parallel runs, start the commitment creation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The sematic abbreviation <LB>WAIT</> for the group name <LB>HRFPM</> in
table T77S0 controls the number of attempts the system makes to lock a
document. Change this parameter if the problem occurs frequently.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM267 - Document & could not be locked ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM267, which states "Document & could not be locked," typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP SuccessFactors when there is an attempt to access or modify a document that is already 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 has locked the document.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or unexpected termination.
  System Errors: Technical issues or bugs in the system may lead to improper locking behavior.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the document, leading to a perceived lock.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the document is locked by another user, wait for them to finish their work and try again later.
  Check Lock