How To Fix HRFPM347 - A financing requirement could not be locked after &1 attempts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 347

• Message text: A financing requirement could not be locked after &1 attempts

What causes this issue?

A financing requirement could not be locked because it is already being
used in another update process that is currently running.

System Response

The system could not perform the update for the financing requirement in
question.

How to fix this error?

Restart the commitment creation.
If this problem occurs frequently in parallel commitment creation, you
can do the following:
Change the <DS:DE.HRFPM_ENGINE_PARALLEL_PROC>control parameters for
parallel processing</>.
Increase the <DS:DE.HRFPM_T77S0_WAIT>number of attempts</> the system
makes to lock a financing requirement.

Procedure for System Administrators

In the T77S0 parameter HRFPM/WAIT, you specify the number of locking
attempts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM347 - A financing requirement could not be locked after &1 attempts ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM347 indicates that a financing requirement could not be locked after a specified number of attempts. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with financing requirements in the context of payroll or personnel administration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: The error often arises due to concurrent access attempts to the same financing requirement by multiple users or processes. If one process is already locking the financing requirement, other processes may fail to acquire the lock after several attempts.
  
  
  Database Locking: The underlying database may have locking mechanisms that prevent multiple transactions from modifying the same data simultaneously. If the lock cannot be obtained within the specified number of attempts, this error is triggered.
  
  
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold onto the lock longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail in acquiring the lock.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how locks are managed or how many attempts are allowed before failing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Retry the Operation: Sometimes, simply retrying the operation after a short wait can resolve the issue, especially if it was caused by a temporary lock.
  
  
  Check for Long-running Processes: Use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to monitor active processes and identify any long-running transactions that may be holding locks. If you find such processes, you may need to investigate and resolve them.
  
  
  Increase Lock Wait Time: If the issue is frequent, consider adjusting the configuration settings related to lock management to allow for more attempts or a longer wait time before failing.
  
  
  Review User Access: Ensure that users are not inadvertently causing lock contention by accessing the same financing requirement simultaneously. Educating users on proper transaction handling can help mitigate this.
  
  
  Database Performance: Check the performance of the database. If the database is slow, it may lead to longer lock times. Optimizing database performance can help reduce the occurrence of this error.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve underlying issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) and SM21 (to check system logs) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to lock management and error handling in the HCM module for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.