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