How To Fix REAJPR078 - Activation is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REAJPR - Adjustment Process Messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Activation is locked

What causes this issue?

Possible causes:
The adjustment is already active.
The adjustment requires approval and this has not been received.
The adjustment was created with a combined adjustment rule and another
adjustment of this combined adjustment rule is already active.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REAJPR078 - Activation is locked ?

  The SAP error message REAJPR078, which states "Activation is locked," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module. This error indicates that the activation of a particular object (like a contract or a project) is currently locked, preventing further processing or changes.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same object, leading to a lock.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction may not have been completed properly, leaving the object in a locked state.
  System Errors: Technical issues or system errors may have caused the lock to persist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to unlock or activate the object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the object. You can identify the user or process that is holding the lock.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If the lock is held by another user, you may need to wait until they complete their transaction and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if any jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  
  Transaction Completion:
  
  Ensure that all previous transactions related to the object have been completed successfully. If there are any incomplete transactions, resolve them.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP Basis team. They can help investigate further and may have tools to release locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are trying to execute. If not, contact your security administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Real Estate Management for more detailed information on object activation and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the REAJPR078 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.