Message type: E = Error
Message class: PCA_BLOCK -
Message number: 202
Message text: Lock &1 already exists
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PCA_BLOCK202
- Lock &1 already exists ?The SAP error message PCA_BLOCK202, which states "Lock &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of the Profit Center Accounting (PCA) module when there is an attempt to create or modify a lock that already exists for a specific object (like a profit center or cost center). This can happen during processes such as posting, closing periods, or executing certain transactions.
Cause: Existing Lock: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an active lock on the specified object (e.g., profit center) by another user or process. This can happen if: Another user is currently processing data related to the same profit center. A previous transaction did not release the lock properly due to an error or interruption. Batch jobs or background processes are running that have not yet completed. Concurrency Issues: Multiple users or processes trying to access the same resource simultaneously can lead to this error.
Solution: Check Active Locks: Use transaction
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