How To Fix T2542 - Maintenance of security prices is blocked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T2 - General Treasury

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Maintenance of security prices is blocked by &

INCLUDE T2535 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T2542 - Maintenance of security prices is blocked by & ?

  The SAP error message T2542, which states "Maintenance of security prices is blocked by &," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or asset management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the maintenance of security prices is currently blocked due to certain conditions or settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: The error often arises when another user or process is currently editing or has locked the security price data. This can happen if multiple users are trying to access the same data simultaneously.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify security prices, leading to a block.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the system may prevent changes to security prices, such as specific periods being locked for changes.
  Data Consistency Checks: The system may have detected inconsistencies or issues with the data that prevent modifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Verify if another user is currently editing the security price. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the relevant tables and see if you can identify the user or process that is causing the block.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to see if there are any authorization failures.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to security price maintenance. Ensure that the relevant periods are open for changes and that there are no restrictions in place.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues or to check for any background jobs that might be causing the block.
  Wait and Retry: If the block is due to another user, you may need to wait until they have completed their changes and then try again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (to check locks), SU53 (to check authorization issues), and SE11 (to view table definitions).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to security price maintenance and asset management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.