How To Fix PCA_BLOCK204 - Lock &1 does not exist

PCA_BLOCK204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCA_BLOCK -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Lock &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The stated payment card block is not defined in the Customizing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the payment card block in the SAP Business Partner
Implementation Guide under <LS>Business Partner -> Basic Settings ->
Payment Cards -> <DS:SIMG._CABP_TB035>Maintain Payment Card Blocks
</></> or choose one of the defined blocks.

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 PCA_BLOCK204 - Lock &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PCA_BLOCK204 "Lock &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of the Profit Center Accounting (PCA) module when there is an attempt to access or manipulate a lock that is no longer valid or does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Expired Lock: The lock may have been released or expired due to a timeout or because the session that created the lock has ended.
  Incorrect Lock ID: The lock ID being referenced may be incorrect or may not have been created in the first place.
  System Issues: There may be underlying issues with the SAP system, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the locking mechanism.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple users or processes may be trying to access the same resource simultaneously, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Table: Use transaction code SM12 to check the lock entries in the system. Look for the