How To Fix OIURV273 - Posting table locked. Posting adjustment is not possible. Data not saved.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURV - E&P Revenue Messages

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Posting table locked. Posting adjustment is not possible. Data not saved.

What causes this issue?

When the posting / gravity scale relationship is changed the system
tries to update the postings affected by this change. The affected
posting are currently being edited and therfore this update cannot be
performed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and the postings are not updated

How to fix this error?

Try again later

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURV273 - Posting table locked. Posting adjustment is not possible. Data not saved. ?

  The SAP error message OIURV273, which states "Posting table locked. Posting adjustment is not possible. Data not saved," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module, particularly when dealing with billing or invoicing processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform a posting adjustment because the relevant posting table is locked, preventing any changes or updates to the data.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: The posting table may be locked due to another user or process currently accessing it. This can happen if multiple users are trying to post adjustments simultaneously.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is locking the table for processing, preventing other transactions from accessing it.
  Transaction Errors: Previous transactions may not have completed successfully, leaving the table in a locked state.
  Database Locks: Database-level locks may be in place due to long-running transactions or deadlocks.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to concurrent access, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM21 (to check system logs) to identify if there are any active sessions or jobs that are holding locks on the posting table.
  Terminate Long-Running Jobs: If a background job is causing the lock, you may need to terminate it using transaction SM37 (to monitor jobs) if it is safe to do so.
  Database Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from a database administrator to check for and resolve any database-level locks.
  System Restart: In some cases, a system restart may be necessary to clear locks, but this should be done with caution and typically as a last resort.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (to view and manage locks), SM21 (to view system logs), and SM37 (to monitor background jobs).
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform posting adjustments.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance to identify any bottlenecks that may be causing delays or locks.
  SAP 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 diagnose and resolve the OIURV273 error in SAP.