How To Fix RECD250 - Requested cash flow contains locked items

RECD250 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Requested cash flow contains locked items

What causes this issue?

The periodic posting function is locked for items that have due dates
between &V1& and &V2&.
Possible reasons for this:
There is an earmarked funds document that is <ZH>not</> approved.
The period being accessed does not yet contain an earmarked funds
document.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Approve the earmarked funds document.
Create an earmarked funds document for the time period in question.

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 RECD250 - Requested cash flow contains locked items ?

  The SAP error message RECD250, which states "Requested cash flow contains locked items," typically occurs in the context of cash flow management or financial reporting within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a cash flow request because some of the items involved are currently locked, preventing any changes or updates.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Items: The most common cause is that the cash flow items you are trying to access or process are locked due to ongoing transactions or processes. This can happen if another user or process is currently working on those items.
  Open Periods: If the financial periods are not open for posting, it may lead to locked items.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain items, leading to a perceived lock.
  Batch Jobs: Background jobs or batch processes that are running may also lock certain items temporarily.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use