How To Fix REP_EAPS_SK_MSG016 - Update Funds Management process locked by user &1

REP_EAPS_SK_MSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REP_EAPS_SK_MSG - PS-SK Reports

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Update Funds Management process locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

Update of Funds Management tables with keys <ZH>FM Area &V2&</>;
<ZH>Fiscal Year &V3&</>; <ZH>Company Code &V4&</> is locked by <ZH>user
&V1&</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

REP_EAPS_SK_MSG016 - Details

• The SAP error message REP_EAPS_SK_MSG016 indicates that the Update Funds Management process is currently locked by a specific user. This typically occurs when a user is performing a transaction that involves updating funds management data, and another user attempts to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The primary cause of this error is that a user has initiated a process that locks the funds management data for updates. This can happen if a user is in the middle of a transaction or if a previous transaction did not complete properly.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold the lock longer than expected, preventing other users from accessing the funds management process.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system settings or configurations can lead to unexpected locking behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check the user ID mentioned in the error message (represented as &1). You can use transaction SM12