How To Fix J2122 - &4 Financial object (&1) is locked and cannot be costed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 122

• Message text: &4 Financial object (&1) is locked and cannot be costed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2122 - &4 Financial object (&1) is locked and cannot be costed ?

  The SAP error message J2122 indicates that a financial object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) is locked and cannot be costed. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or controlling when the system attempts to perform cost calculations or postings related to that financial object.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: The financial object is locked due to ongoing processes, such as:
  
  A period is currently being closed.
  A user is currently processing transactions related to that object.
  The object is locked for maintenance or configuration changes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the financial object.
  
  
  System Configuration: The financial object may be configured in a way that restricts its use during certain periods or under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the financial object. You can identify the user or process that has locked the object and take appropriate action (e.g., wait for the process to complete or contact the user).
  
  
  
  Unlock the Object:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the object in SM12. However, be cautious when doing this, as it may disrupt ongoing processes.
  
  
  
  Review Period Closing:
  
  Ensure that the period is not currently being closed. If it is, you may need to wait until the closing process is complete.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to cost the financial object has the necessary authorizations. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your finance or controlling team to understand if there are any specific configurations or processes that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the financial object to ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent costing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  KOB1: To view cost object reports.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost accounting and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the J2122 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.