How To Fix /PRA/OWNERSHIP151 - Unable to lock Check Input Header - Remitter:&1, Check Number:&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/OWNERSHIP -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Unable to lock Check Input Header - Remitter:&1, Check Number:&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/OWNERSHIP151 - Unable to lock Check Input Header - Remitter:&1, Check Number:&2 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/OWNERSHIP151 indicating "Unable to lock Check Input Header - Remitter:&1, Check Number:&2" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Payment Run or Check Management processes. This error suggests that the system is unable to lock the check input header for a specific remitter and check number, which can prevent further processing of checks.
  Causes:
  
  
  Concurrent Processing: The most common cause of this error is that another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same check input header. SAP uses locks to prevent data inconsistencies, and if a lock is already in place, other processes will be unable to access that data until the lock is released.
  
  
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold onto the lock longer than expected, causing other transactions to fail with this error.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payment processing settings that lead to locking problems.
  
  
  Database Issues: Sometimes, underlying database issues can cause locking problems, especially if there are performance issues or deadlocks.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent processing, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks) to check if there are any active locks on the check input header. If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you may need to contact the user holding the lock or, if appropriate, release the lock yourself.
  
  
  Review Long-Running Transactions: Investigate any long-running transactions that may be holding locks. You can use transaction SM66 to monitor active processes in the system.
  
  
  System Configuration Review: Ensure that the configuration for payment processing is set up correctly. This may involve checking settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module related to payment processing.
  
  
  Database Performance Check: If the issue persists, it may be worth checking the database performance and looking for any deadlocks or performance bottlenecks.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (lock entries), SM21 (system log), and SM66 (global work process overview) for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment processing and check management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in payment processing are trained on how to handle locks and understand the implications of concurrent processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /PRA/OWNERSHIP151 effectively.