How To Fix IDCFM_FRIM_MSG011 - Impairment with security &1, valuation area &2, val.class &3 locked by &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCFM_FRIM_MSG - Message Class for Impairment (France)

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Impairment with security &1, valuation area &2, val.class &3 locked by &4

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Contact user &V4& and ask them to release the database locks.
Unlock the impairments by choosing the <LS>Refresh Locks</> pushbutton.
Run the impairment report again later.
Note that if an impairment with the same key already exists in the
database, you will be prompted to overwrite it.

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 IDCFM_FRIM_MSG011 - Impairment with security &1, valuation area &2, val.class &3 locked by &4 ?

  The SAP error message IDCFM_FRIM_MSG011 indicates that there is an impairment for a specific security that is locked by a user or process. This typically occurs in the context of financial asset management, particularly when dealing with impairments in the context of securities.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to process an impairment for a security that is currently locked. The locking can occur for several reasons, including:
  
  Another user is currently processing an impairment for the same security.
  A background job is running that is affecting the same security.
  The security is locked due to a previous transaction that has not been completed or has encountered an error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the security. You can search for the specific security ID and see if there are any active locks.
  If you find a lock, identify the user or process that is holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Communicate with Users:
  
  If another user is processing the impairment, communicate with them to determine when they will complete their transaction.
  If it is a background job, you may need to wait for it to finish or check with your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If you determine that a lock is no longer needed (for example, if a user has left the session open), you can manually delete the lock using transaction SM12. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt other users.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review any previous transactions related to the security to ensure there are no errors that need to be addressed before proceeding with the impairment.
  
  
  
  Retry the Transaction:
  
  Once the lock is resolved, you can retry the impairment transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the relevant tables.
  SE80: To explore the application components related to financial asset management.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to financial asset management and impairments for more detailed guidance on handling securities and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error.