How To Fix T2537 - Exchange rate maintenance is blocked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T2 - General Treasury

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Exchange rate maintenance is blocked by &

INCLUDE T2535 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T2537 - Exchange rate maintenance is blocked by & ?

  The SAP error message T2537, which states "Exchange rate maintenance is blocked by &," typically indicates that there is a lock on the exchange rate maintenance function in the SAP system. This lock can occur for various reasons, such as another user currently accessing the exchange rate maintenance transaction or a system process that is preventing changes to the exchange rates.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent User Access: Another user is currently editing or viewing the exchange rate maintenance screen.
  System Lock: A background job or process may be holding a lock on the exchange rate table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify exchange rates.
  Transaction Errors: Previous transactions may not have been completed properly, leaving a lock in place.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the exchange rate tables. If you find a lock that is not being used, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the exchange rates, you may need to wait until they finish and then try again.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be holding locks on the exchange rate maintenance.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify exchange rates. This can be checked with transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  Contact System Administrator: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12 - To view and manage locks.
  SM37 - To monitor background jobs.
  SU53 - To check authorization issues.
  
  
  Exchange Rate Tables: The relevant tables for exchange rates in SAP include TCURR (Exchange Rates) and TCURF (Exchange Rate Types).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to exchange rate maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.